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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,160.21, 381,098.59 and 155,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,160.21, 381,098.59 and 155,302.34 is: 214,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,160.21 : 381,098.59 = 155,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,160.21/381,098.59 = 155,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,160.21x = 381,098.59 × 155,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,160.21x = 59,185,500,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,500,503.95/276,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,315.82

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