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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,989.24, 380,906.08 and 175,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,989.24, 380,906.08 and 175,607.16 is: 263,356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,989.24 : 380,906.08 = 175,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,989.24/380,906.08 = 175,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,989.24x = 380,906.08 × 175,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,989.24x = 66,889,834,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,889,834,935.53/253,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,356.96

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