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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,426.66, 381,467.99 and 155,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,426.66, 381,467.99 and 155,567.94 is: 214,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,426.66 : 381,467.99 = 155,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,426.66/381,467.99 = 155,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,426.66x = 381,467.99 × 155,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,426.66x = 59,344,189,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344,189,380.24/276,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,683.31

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