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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,122.44, 379,539.88 and 103,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,122.44, 379,539.88 and 103,187.12 is: 154,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,122.44 : 379,539.88 = 103,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,122.44/379,539.88 = 103,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,122.44x = 379,539.88 × 103,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,122.44x = 39,163,627,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163,627,142.35/253,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,722.07

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