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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,061.56, 379,584.92 and 66,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,061.56, 379,584.92 and 66,073.04 is: 99,107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,061.56 : 379,584.92 = 66,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,061.56/379,584.92 = 66,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,061.56x = 379,584.92 × 66,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,061.56x = 25,080,329,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,329,602.56/253,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,107.62

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