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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,648.44, 380,436.07 and 168,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,648.44, 380,436.07 and 168,280.92 is: 232,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,648.44 : 380,436.07 = 168,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,648.44/380,436.07 = 168,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,648.44x = 380,436.07 × 168,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,648.44x = 64,020,131,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,020,131,860.78/275,648.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,252.84

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