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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,121.22, 380,859.96 and 179,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,121.22, 380,859.96 and 179,151.84 is: 247,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,121.22 : 380,859.96 = 179,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,121.22/380,859.96 = 179,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,121.22x = 380,859.96 × 179,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,121.22x = 68,231,762,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,762,616.33/276,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,108.00

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