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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,607.08, 380,379.36 and 168,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,607.08, 380,379.36 and 168,239.60 is: 232,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,607.08 : 380,379.36 = 168,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,607.08/380,379.36 = 168,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,607.08x = 380,379.36 × 168,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,607.08x = 63,994,871,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,994,871,374.66/275,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,196.04

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