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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,733.68, 380,489.73 and 153,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,733.68, 380,489.73 and 153,229.67 is: 211,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,733.68 : 380,489.73 = 153,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,733.68/380,489.73 = 153,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,733.68x = 380,489.73 × 153,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,733.68x = 58,302,313,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,302,313,863.84/275,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,444.30

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