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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,530.60, 380,030.22 and 85,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,530.60, 380,030.22 and 85,009.56 is: 127,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,530.60 : 380,030.22 = 85,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,530.60/380,030.22 = 85,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,530.60x = 380,030.22 × 85,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,530.60x = 32,306,201,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306,201,788.90/253,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,425.26

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