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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,140.10, 379,710.15 and 103,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,140.10, 379,710.15 and 103,330.60 is: 154,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,140.10 : 379,710.15 = 103,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,140.10/379,710.15 = 103,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,140.10x = 379,710.15 × 103,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,140.10x = 39,235,677,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,677,625.59/253,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,995.90

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