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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,253.43, 347,895.56 and 213,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,253.43, 347,895.56 and 213,153.96 is: 293,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,253.43 : 347,895.56 = 213,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,253.43/347,895.56 = 213,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,253.43x = 347,895.56 × 213,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,253.43x = 74,155,315,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,155,315,214.65/252,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,971.49

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