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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,565.58, 380,302.46 and 154,714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,565.58, 380,302.46 and 154,714.79 is: 213,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,565.58 : 380,302.46 = 154,714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,565.58/380,302.46 = 154,714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,565.58x = 380,302.46 × 154,714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,565.58x = 58,838,416,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838,416,572.93/275,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,518.75

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