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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,929.63, 380,906.64 and 209,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,929.63, 380,906.64 and 209,474.04 is: 314,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,929.63 : 380,906.64 = 209,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,929.63/380,906.64 = 209,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,929.63x = 380,906.64 × 209,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,929.63x = 79,790,052,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,790,052,743.63/253,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,221.12

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