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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,048.39, 379,198.06 and 110,762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,048.39, 379,198.06 and 110,762.17 is: 165,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,048.39 : 379,198.06 = 110,762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,048.39/379,198.06 = 110,762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,048.39x = 379,198.06 × 110,762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,048.39x = 42,000,798,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,798,760.49/253,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,979.32

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