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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,364.44, 381,413.88 and 155,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,364.44, 381,413.88 and 155,535.12 is: 214,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,364.44 : 381,413.88 = 155,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,364.44/381,413.88 = 155,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,364.44x = 381,413.88 × 155,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,364.44x = 59,323,253,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,323,253,595.47/276,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,655.89

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