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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,963.89, 380,611.58 and 141,696.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,963.89, 380,611.58 and 141,696.95 is: 212,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,963.89 : 380,611.58 = 141,696.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,963.89/380,611.58 = 141,696.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,963.89x = 380,611.58 × 141,696.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,963.89x = 53,931,497,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931,497,409.14/253,963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,358.92

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