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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,503.93, 380,244.35 and 85,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,503.93, 380,244.35 and 85,011.30 is: 127,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,503.93 : 380,244.35 = 85,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,503.93/380,244.35 = 85,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,503.93x = 380,244.35 × 85,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,503.93x = 32,325,066,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325,066,086.10/253,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,513.08

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