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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,974.60, 381,840.30 and 237,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,974.60, 381,840.30 and 237,529.80 is: 357,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,974.60 : 381,840.30 = 237,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,974.60/381,840.30 = 237,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,974.60x = 381,840.30 × 237,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,974.60x = 90,698,450,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,698,450,090.94/253,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,116.22

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