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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,895.40, 380,744.67 and 135,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,895.40, 380,744.67 and 135,502.16 is: 203,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,895.40 : 380,744.67 = 135,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,895.40/380,744.67 = 135,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,895.40x = 380,744.67 × 135,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,895.40x = 51,591,723,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,723,289.76/253,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,200.70

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