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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,920.88, 380,884.56 and 113,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,920.88, 380,884.56 and 113,650.48 is: 170,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,920.88 : 380,884.56 = 113,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,920.88/380,884.56 = 113,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,920.88x = 380,884.56 × 113,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,920.88x = 43,287,713,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,713,068.59/253,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,477.17

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