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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,208.76, 379,673.02 and 103,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,208.76, 379,673.02 and 103,554.15 is: 155,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,208.76 : 379,673.02 = 103,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,208.76/379,673.02 = 103,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,208.76x = 379,673.02 × 103,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,208.76x = 39,316,716,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316,716,864.03/253,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,273.92

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