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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,625.76, 380,441.88 and 120,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,625.76, 380,441.88 and 120,519 is: 180,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,625.76 : 380,441.88 = 120,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,625.76/380,441.88 = 120,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,625.76x = 380,441.88 × 120,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,625.76x = 45,850,474,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,474,935.72/253,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,780.04

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