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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,252.08, 379,882.48 and 208,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,252.08, 379,882.48 and 208,704.24 is: 313,059.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,252.08 : 379,882.48 = 208,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,252.08/379,882.48 = 208,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,252.08x = 379,882.48 × 208,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,252.08x = 79,283,084,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,283,084,277.72/253,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,059.95

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