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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,961.20, 380,821.92 and 153,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,961.20, 380,821.92 and 153,448.70 is: 211,756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,961.20 : 380,821.92 = 153,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,961.20/380,821.92 = 153,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,961.20x = 380,821.92 × 153,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,961.20x = 58,436,628,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,436,628,555.50/275,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,756.68

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