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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,847.28, 380,658.65 and 154,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,847.28, 380,658.65 and 154,993.66 is: 213,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,847.28 : 380,658.65 = 154,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,847.28/380,658.65 = 154,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,847.28x = 380,658.65 × 154,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,847.28x = 58,999,675,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,675,647.54/275,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,885.29

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