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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,892.32, 381,066.90 and 135,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,892.32, 381,066.90 and 135,664.72 is: 203,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,892.32 : 381,066.90 = 135,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,892.32/381,066.90 = 135,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,892.32x = 381,066.90 × 135,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,892.32x = 51,697,334,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697,334,289.77/253,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,619.13

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