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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,003.15, 379,628.42 and 110,829.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,003.15, 379,628.42 and 110,829.01 is: 166,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,003.15 : 379,628.42 = 110,829.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,003.15/379,628.42 = 110,829.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,003.15x = 379,628.42 × 110,829.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,003.15x = 42,073,841,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073,841,788.46/253,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,297.70

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