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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,954.17, 380,848.33 and 153,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,954.17, 380,848.33 and 153,458.77 is: 211,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,954.17 : 380,848.33 = 153,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,954.17/380,848.33 = 153,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,954.17x = 380,848.33 × 153,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,954.17x = 58,444,516,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444,516,278.35/275,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,790.66

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