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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,592.65, 384,447.07 and 151,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,592.65, 384,447.07 and 151,265.33 is: 208,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,592.65 : 384,447.07 = 151,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,592.65/384,447.07 = 151,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,592.65x = 384,447.07 × 151,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,592.65x = 58,153,512,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153,512,911.08/278,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,740.30

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