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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,358.40, 380,095.20 and 148,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,358.40, 380,095.20 and 148,123.20 is: 222,218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,358.40 : 380,095.20 = 148,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,358.40/380,095.20 = 148,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,358.40x = 380,095.20 × 148,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,358.40x = 56,300,917,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,300,917,328.64/253,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,218.48

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