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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,993.32, 380,812.86 and 111,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,993.32, 380,812.86 and 111,770.28 is: 167,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,993.32 : 380,812.86 = 111,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,993.32/380,812.86 = 111,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,993.32x = 380,812.86 × 111,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,993.32x = 42,563,559,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,563,559,989.80/253,993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,577.48

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