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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,828.32, 380,640.48 and 153,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,828.32, 380,640.48 and 153,317.49 is: 211,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,828.32 : 380,640.48 = 153,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,828.32/380,640.48 = 153,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,828.32x = 380,640.48 × 153,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,828.32x = 58,358,843,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,843,987.17/275,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,576.69

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