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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,108.42, 379,688.55 and 95,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,108.42, 379,688.55 and 95,469.46 is: 143,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,108.42 : 379,688.55 = 95,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,108.42/379,688.55 = 95,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,108.42x = 379,688.55 × 95,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,108.42x = 36,248,660,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248,660,836.68/253,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,213.97

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