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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,036.24, 379,561.08 and 110,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,036.24, 379,561.08 and 110,808.04 is: 166,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,036.24 : 379,561.08 = 110,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,036.24/379,561.08 = 110,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,036.24x = 379,561.08 × 110,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,036.24x = 42,058,419,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058,419,335.08/253,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,215.00

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