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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,784.94, 380,562.72 and 154,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,784.94, 380,562.72 and 154,946.34 is: 213,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,784.94 : 380,562.72 = 154,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,784.94/380,562.72 = 154,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,784.94x = 380,562.72 × 154,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,784.94x = 58,966,800,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966,800,604.44/275,784.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,814.43

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