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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.29, 379,702.21 and 103,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.29, 379,702.21 and 103,573.67 is: 155,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.29 : 379,702.21 = 103,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.29/379,702.21 = 103,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.29x = 379,702.21 × 103,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.29x = 39,327,150,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,150,210.18/253,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,303.15

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