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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,197.28, 379,795.92 and 66,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,197.28, 379,795.92 and 66,207.16 is: 99,310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,197.28 : 379,795.92 = 66,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,197.28/379,795.92 = 66,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,197.28x = 379,795.92 × 66,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,197.28x = 25,145,209,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,209,242.79/253,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,310.74

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