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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,005.11, 379,378.68 and 84,464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,005.11, 379,378.68 and 84,464.85 is: 126,654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,005.11 : 379,378.68 = 84,464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,005.11/379,378.68 = 84,464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,005.11x = 379,378.68 × 84,464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,005.11x = 32,044,163,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,163,299.40/253,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,654.22

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