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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,623.81, 380,509.79 and 113,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,623.81, 380,509.79 and 113,349.63 is: 170,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,623.81 : 380,509.79 = 113,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,623.81/380,509.79 = 113,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,623.81x = 380,509.79 × 113,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,623.81x = 43,130,643,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130,643,341.13/253,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,057.55

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