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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,166.52, 379,526.29 and 95,505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,166.52, 379,526.29 and 95,505.69 is: 143,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,166.52 : 379,526.29 = 95,505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,166.52/379,526.29 = 95,505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,166.52x = 379,526.29 × 95,505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,166.52x = 36,246,920,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,920,199.59/253,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,174.22

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