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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,782.94, 380,559.96 and 154,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,782.94, 380,559.96 and 154,944.34 is: 213,811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,782.94 : 380,559.96 = 154,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,782.94/380,559.96 = 154,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,782.94x = 380,559.96 × 154,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,782.94x = 58,965,611,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965,611,832.63/275,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,811.67

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