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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,305.16, 381,285.48 and 155,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,305.16, 381,285.48 and 155,451.54 is: 214,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,305.16 : 381,285.48 = 155,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,305.16/381,285.48 = 155,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,305.16x = 381,285.48 × 155,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,305.16x = 59,271,415,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271,415,045.64/276,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,514.33

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