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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,991.30, 380,960.22 and 104,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,991.30, 380,960.22 and 104,247.44 is: 156,360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,991.30 : 380,960.22 = 104,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,991.30/380,960.22 = 104,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,991.30x = 380,960.22 × 104,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,991.30x = 39,714,127,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714,127,676.84/253,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,360.19

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