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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,358.48, 380,168.94 and 183,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,358.48, 380,168.94 and 183,811.88 is: 275,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,358.48 : 380,168.94 = 183,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,358.48/380,168.94 = 183,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,358.48x = 380,168.94 × 183,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,358.48x = 69,879,567,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,879,567,579.01/253,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,813.02

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