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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,268.56, 380,032.44 and 103,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,268.56, 380,032.44 and 103,619.44 is: 155,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,268.56 : 380,032.44 = 103,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,268.56/380,032.44 = 103,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,268.56x = 380,032.44 × 103,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,268.56x = 39,378,748,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,378,748,614.63/253,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,482.18

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