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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,033.47, 379,556.89 and 110,805.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,033.47, 379,556.89 and 110,805.57 is: 166,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,033.47 : 379,556.89 = 110,805.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,033.47/379,556.89 = 110,805.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,033.47x = 379,556.89 × 110,805.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,033.47x = 42,057,017,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,057,017,266.86/253,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,211.28

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