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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,789.70, 380,589.82 and 153,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,789.70, 380,589.82 and 153,282.06 is: 211,529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,789.70 : 380,589.82 = 153,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,789.70/380,589.82 = 153,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,789.70x = 380,589.82 × 153,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,789.70x = 58,337,591,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337,591,624.63/275,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,529.26

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