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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,112.70, 379,673.10 and 66,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,112.70, 379,673.10 and 66,124.20 is: 99,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,112.70 : 379,673.10 = 66,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,112.70/379,673.10 = 66,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,112.70x = 379,673.10 × 66,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,112.70x = 25,105,579,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,105,579,999.02/253,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,187.36

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