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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,481.40, 380,222.10 and 129,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,481.40, 380,222.10 and 129,065.40 is: 193,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,481.40 : 380,222.10 = 129,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,481.40/380,222.10 = 129,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,481.40x = 380,222.10 × 129,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,481.40x = 49,073,517,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,073,517,425.34/253,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,598.10

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