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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,483.59, 380,088.99 and 101,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,483.59, 380,088.99 and 101,604.44 is: 152,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,483.59 : 380,088.99 = 101,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,483.59/380,088.99 = 101,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,483.59x = 380,088.99 × 101,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,483.59x = 38,618,727,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,618,727,078.67/253,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,351.98

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