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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,953.18, 380,747.91 and 168,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,953.18, 380,747.91 and 168,484.06 is: 232,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,953.18 : 380,747.91 = 168,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,953.18/380,747.91 = 168,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,953.18x = 380,747.91 × 168,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,953.18x = 64,149,953,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,953,713.31/275,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,466.80

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