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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,775.52, 380,585.52 and 66,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,775.52, 380,585.52 and 66,762.72 is: 100,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,775.52 : 380,585.52 = 66,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,775.52/380,585.52 = 66,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,775.52x = 380,585.52 × 66,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,775.52x = 25,408,924,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408,924,507.81/253,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,123.62

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