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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,813.08, 380,663.28 and 168,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,813.08, 380,663.28 and 168,444.88 is: 232,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,813.08 : 380,663.28 = 168,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,813.08/380,663.28 = 168,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,813.08x = 380,663.28 × 168,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,813.08x = 64,120,780,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,780,520.01/275,813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,479.11

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