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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,997.22, 380,918.04 and 175,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,997.22, 380,918.04 and 175,615.14 is: 263,368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,997.22 : 380,918.04 = 175,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,997.22/380,918.04 = 175,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,997.22x = 380,918.04 × 175,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,997.22x = 66,894,974,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,894,974,923.13/253,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,368.93

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