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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,673.61, 380,528.18 and 101,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,673.61, 380,528.18 and 101,870.67 is: 152,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,673.61 : 380,528.18 = 101,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,673.61/380,528.18 = 101,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,673.61x = 380,528.18 × 101,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,673.61x = 38,764,659,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,659,754.88/253,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,813.13

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