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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,843.69, 380,664.60 and 154,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,843.69, 380,664.60 and 154,984.88 is: 213,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,843.69 : 380,664.60 = 154,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,843.69/380,664.60 = 154,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,843.69x = 380,664.60 × 154,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,843.69x = 58,997,257,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997,257,351.25/275,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,879.31

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