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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,577.93, 380,268.09 and 154,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,577.93, 380,268.09 and 154,732.50 is: 213,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,577.93 : 380,268.09 = 154,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,577.93/380,268.09 = 154,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,577.93x = 380,268.09 × 154,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,577.93x = 58,839,832,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,839,832,235.93/275,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,514.31

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