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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,676.46, 380,514.44 and 103,917.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,676.46, 380,514.44 and 103,917.03 is: 155,875.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,676.46 : 380,514.44 = 103,917.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,676.46/380,514.44 = 103,917.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,676.46x = 380,514.44 × 103,917.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,676.46x = 39,541,929,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541,929,957.33/253,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,875.44

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