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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,946.43, 380,809.47 and 155,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,946.43, 380,809.47 and 155,080.66 is: 214,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,946.43 : 380,809.47 = 155,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,946.43/380,809.47 = 155,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,946.43x = 380,809.47 × 155,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,946.43x = 59,056,183,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,183,941.85/275,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,013.22

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