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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,343.80, 380,015.70 and 66,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,343.80, 380,015.70 and 66,374.20 is: 99,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,343.80 : 380,015.70 = 66,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,343.80/380,015.70 = 66,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,343.80x = 380,015.70 × 66,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,343.80x = 25,223,238,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,238,074.94/253,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,561.30

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