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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,265.22, 379,757.34 and 103,610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,265.22, 379,757.34 and 103,610.61 is: 155,358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,265.22 : 379,757.34 = 103,610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,265.22/379,757.34 = 103,610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,265.22x = 379,757.34 × 103,610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,265.22x = 39,346,889,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346,889,649.38/253,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,358.44

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