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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,095.67, 379,499.73 and 103,160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,095.67, 379,499.73 and 103,160.35 is: 154,681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,095.67 : 379,499.73 = 103,160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,095.67/379,499.73 = 103,160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,095.67x = 379,499.73 × 103,160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,095.67x = 39,149,324,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,324,971.71/253,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,681.92

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