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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,127.80, 379,691.70 and 164,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,127.80, 379,691.70 and 164,481.40 is: 246,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,127.80 : 379,691.70 = 164,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,127.80/379,691.70 = 164,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,127.80x = 379,691.70 × 164,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,127.80x = 62,452,222,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452,222,384.38/253,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,722.10

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