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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,920.01, 380,848.88 and 147,361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,920.01, 380,848.88 and 147,361.94 is: 221,024.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,920.01 : 380,848.88 = 147,361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,920.01/380,848.88 = 147,361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,920.01x = 380,848.88 × 147,361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,920.01x = 56,122,629,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,629,393.88/253,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,024.84

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