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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,005.49, 380,889.68 and 153,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,005.49, 380,889.68 and 153,499.58 is: 211,830.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,005.49 : 380,889.68 = 153,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,005.49/380,889.68 = 153,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,005.49x = 380,889.68 × 153,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,005.49x = 58,466,404,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,466,404,662.72/276,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,830.59

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