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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,009.70, 379,139.25 and 103,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,009.70, 379,139.25 and 103,066.82 is: 154,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,009.70 : 379,139.25 = 103,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,009.70/379,139.25 = 103,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,009.70x = 379,139.25 × 103,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,009.70x = 39,076,676,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,676,834.69/253,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,447.35

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