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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,973.86, 380,879.14 and 168,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,973.86, 380,879.14 and 168,521.28 is: 232,580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,973.86 : 380,879.14 = 168,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,973.86/380,879.14 = 168,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,973.86x = 380,879.14 × 168,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,973.86x = 64,186,240,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,186,240,198.10/275,973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,580.87

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