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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,674.08, 380,574.72 and 185,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,674.08, 380,574.72 and 185,504.16 is: 256,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,674.08 : 380,574.72 = 185,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,674.08/380,574.72 = 185,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,674.08x = 380,574.72 × 185,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,674.08x = 70,598,193,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,598,193,750.84/275,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,092.97

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