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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,967.20, 381,004.08 and 96,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,967.20, 381,004.08 and 96,192.16 is: 144,308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,967.20 : 381,004.08 = 96,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,967.20/381,004.08 = 96,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,967.20x = 381,004.08 × 96,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,967.20x = 36,649,605,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,649,605,424.01/253,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,308.42

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