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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,660.02, 380,451.97 and 168,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,660.02, 380,451.97 and 168,292.30 is: 232,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,660.02 : 380,451.97 = 168,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,660.02/380,451.97 = 168,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,660.02x = 380,451.97 × 168,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,660.02x = 64,027,135,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,027,135,168.57/275,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,268.48

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