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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,124.70, 379,691.55 and 75,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,124.70, 379,691.55 and 75,633.90 is: 113,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,124.70 : 379,691.55 = 75,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,124.70/379,691.55 = 75,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,124.70x = 379,691.55 × 75,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,124.70x = 28,717,552,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,552,723.55/253,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,452.19

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