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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,437.13, 379,860.44 and 141,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,437.13, 379,860.44 and 141,063.60 is: 211,431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,437.13 : 379,860.44 = 141,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,437.13/379,860.44 = 141,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,437.13x = 379,860.44 × 141,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,437.13x = 53,584,481,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584,481,163.98/253,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,431.06

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