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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,027.08, 349,171.29 and 138,300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,027.08, 349,171.29 and 138,300.57 is: 190,851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,027.08 : 349,171.29 = 138,300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,027.08/349,171.29 = 138,300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,027.08x = 349,171.29 × 138,300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,027.08x = 48,290,588,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290,588,434.64/253,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,851.46

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