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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,674.59, 380,511.62 and 103,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,674.59, 380,511.62 and 103,915.16 is: 155,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,674.59 : 380,511.62 = 103,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,674.59/380,511.62 = 103,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,674.59x = 380,511.62 × 103,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,674.59x = 39,540,924,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540,924,231.39/253,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,872.63

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