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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,046.28, 379,569.48 and 66,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,046.28, 379,569.48 and 66,056.16 is: 99,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,046.28 : 379,569.48 = 66,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,046.28/379,569.48 = 66,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,046.28x = 379,569.48 × 66,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,046.28x = 25,072,902,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,902,302.00/253,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,084.26

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