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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,231.19, 379,706.54 and 103,576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,231.19, 379,706.54 and 103,576.56 is: 155,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,231.19 : 379,706.54 = 103,576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,231.19/379,706.54 = 103,576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,231.19x = 379,706.54 × 103,576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,231.19x = 39,328,697,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,697,222.70/253,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,307.48

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