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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,661.52, 380,454.04 and 168,293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,661.52, 380,454.04 and 168,293.79 is: 232,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,661.52 : 380,454.04 = 168,293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,661.52/380,454.04 = 168,293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,661.52x = 380,454.04 × 168,293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,661.52x = 64,028,052,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,052,312.41/275,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,270.55

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