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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,770.56, 380,604.57 and 168,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,770.56, 380,604.57 and 168,402.84 is: 232,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,770.56 : 380,604.57 = 168,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,770.56/380,604.57 = 168,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,770.56x = 380,604.57 × 168,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,770.56x = 64,094,890,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,094,890,504.98/275,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,421.08

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