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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,067.67, 380,977.30 and 155,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,067.67, 380,977.30 and 155,202.21 is: 214,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,067.67 : 380,977.30 = 155,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,067.67/380,977.30 = 155,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,067.67x = 380,977.30 × 155,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,067.67x = 59,128,518,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128,518,919.83/276,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,181.25

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