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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,264.54, 381,278.82 and 155,410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,264.54, 381,278.82 and 155,410.92 is: 214,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,264.54 : 381,278.82 = 155,410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,264.54/381,278.82 = 155,410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,264.54x = 381,278.82 × 155,410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,264.54x = 59,254,892,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,892,192.71/276,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,486.06

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