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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,102.98, 379,759.26 and 110,874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,102.98, 379,759.26 and 110,874.78 is: 166,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,102.98 : 379,759.26 = 110,874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,102.98/379,759.26 = 110,874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,102.98x = 379,759.26 × 110,874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,102.98x = 42,105,724,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105,724,405.46/253,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,358.07

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