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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,969.40, 381,030.24 and 76,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,969.40, 381,030.24 and 76,482.20 is: 114,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,969.40 : 381,030.24 = 76,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,969.40/381,030.24 = 76,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,969.40x = 381,030.24 × 76,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,969.40x = 29,142,031,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,031,021.73/253,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,746.23

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