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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,860.03, 380,794.10 and 96,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,860.03, 380,794.10 and 96,046.11 is: 144,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,860.03 : 380,794.10 = 96,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,860.03/380,794.10 = 96,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,860.03x = 380,794.10 × 96,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,860.03x = 36,573,791,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,791,535.72/253,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,070.70

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