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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,016.06, 379,395.09 and 84,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,016.06, 379,395.09 and 84,475.85 is: 126,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,016.06 : 379,395.09 = 84,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,016.06/379,395.09 = 84,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,016.06x = 379,395.09 × 84,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,016.06x = 32,049,720,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,720,816.60/253,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,670.70

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