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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,229.78, 379,844.66 and 103,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,229.78, 379,844.66 and 103,469.93 is: 155,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,229.78 : 379,844.66 = 103,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,229.78/379,844.66 = 103,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,229.78x = 379,844.66 × 103,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,229.78x = 39,302,498,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302,498,740.53/253,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,204.88

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