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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,284.08, 379,926.57 and 103,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,284.08, 379,926.57 and 103,524.24 is: 155,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,284.08 : 379,926.57 = 103,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,284.08/379,926.57 = 103,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,284.08x = 379,926.57 × 103,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,284.08x = 39,331,608,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,608,897.44/253,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,286.54

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