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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,105.92, 379,684.80 and 95,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,105.92, 379,684.80 and 95,466.96 is: 143,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,105.92 : 379,684.80 = 95,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,105.92/379,684.80 = 95,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,105.92x = 379,684.80 × 95,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,105.92x = 36,247,353,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247,353,614.21/253,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,210.22

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