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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,588.02, 380,353.08 and 168,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,588.02, 380,353.08 and 168,220.45 is: 232,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,588.02 : 380,353.08 = 168,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,588.02/380,353.08 = 168,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,588.02x = 380,353.08 × 168,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,588.02x = 63,983,166,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983,166,276.49/275,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,169.62

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