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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,682.63, 380,193.45 and 141,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,682.63, 380,193.45 and 141,358.31 is: 211,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,682.63 : 380,193.45 = 141,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,682.63/380,193.45 = 141,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,682.63x = 380,193.45 × 141,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,682.63x = 53,743,503,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743,503,565.07/253,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,853.30

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