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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,305.91, 379,818.46 and 103,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,305.91, 379,818.46 and 103,651.12 is: 155,419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,305.91 : 379,818.46 = 103,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,305.91/379,818.46 = 103,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,305.91x = 379,818.46 × 103,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,305.91x = 39,368,608,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,368,608,775.68/253,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,419.23

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