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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,911.04, 380,755.68 and 168,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,911.04, 380,755.68 and 168,466.16 is: 232,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,911.04 : 380,755.68 = 168,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,911.04/380,755.68 = 168,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,911.04x = 380,755.68 × 168,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,911.04x = 64,144,447,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144,447,307.79/275,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,482.35

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