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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,842.69, 380,663.22 and 154,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,842.69, 380,663.22 and 154,983.88 is: 213,877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,842.69 : 380,663.22 = 154,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,842.69/380,663.22 = 154,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,842.69x = 380,663.22 × 154,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,842.69x = 58,996,662,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,996,662,808.89/275,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,877.93

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