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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,061.67, 380,969.02 and 155,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,061.67, 380,969.02 and 155,196.20 is: 214,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,061.67 : 380,969.02 = 155,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,061.67/380,969.02 = 155,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,061.67x = 380,969.02 × 155,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,061.67x = 59,124,945,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,124,945,368.14/276,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,172.96

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