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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,474.10, 384,283.95 and 151,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,474.10, 384,283.95 and 151,146.96 is: 208,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,474.10 : 384,283.95 = 151,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,474.10/384,283.95 = 151,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,474.10x = 384,283.95 × 151,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,474.10x = 58,083,350,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,350,819.29/278,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,577.21

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