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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,700.08, 380,472.72 and 154,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,700.08, 380,472.72 and 154,841.60 is: 213,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,700.08 : 380,472.72 = 154,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,700.08/380,472.72 = 154,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,700.08x = 380,472.72 × 154,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,700.08x = 58,913,004,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913,004,721.15/275,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,685.12

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