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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,992.48, 380,750.26 and 85,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,992.48, 380,750.26 and 85,394.94 is: 128,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,992.48 : 380,750.26 = 85,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,992.48/380,750.26 = 85,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,992.48x = 380,750.26 × 85,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,992.48x = 32,514,145,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,145,607.68/253,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,012.24

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