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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,430.46, 380,230.14 and 84,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,430.46, 380,230.14 and 84,967.44 is: 127,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,430.46 : 380,230.14 = 84,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,430.46/380,230.14 = 84,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,430.46x = 380,230.14 × 84,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,430.46x = 32,307,181,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,307,181,606.64/253,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,479.47

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