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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,554.39, 380,411.17 and 152,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,554.39, 380,411.17 and 152,468.82 is: 228,751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,554.39 : 380,411.17 = 152,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,554.39/380,411.17 = 152,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,554.39x = 380,411.17 × 152,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,554.39x = 58,000,841,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,841,823.55/253,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,751.09

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