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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,177.14, 379,779.63 and 75,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,177.14, 379,779.63 and 75,697.98 is: 113,551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,177.14 : 379,779.63 = 75,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,177.14/379,779.63 = 75,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,177.14x = 379,779.63 × 75,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,177.14x = 28,748,550,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748,550,836.15/253,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,551.13

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