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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,849.33, 380,784.51 and 209,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,849.33, 380,784.51 and 209,393.29 is: 314,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,849.33 : 380,784.51 = 209,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,849.33/380,784.51 = 209,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,849.33x = 380,784.51 × 209,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,849.33x = 79,733,721,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733,721,329.94/253,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,098.61

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