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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,573.61, 380,279.16 and 154,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,573.61, 380,279.16 and 154,712.70 is: 213,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,573.61 : 380,279.16 = 154,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,573.61/380,279.16 = 154,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,573.61x = 380,279.16 × 154,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,573.61x = 58,834,015,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,834,015,597.33/275,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,496.55

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