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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,028.86, 349,169.34 and 151,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,028.86, 349,169.34 and 151,070.92 is: 208,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,028.86 : 349,169.34 = 151,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,028.86/349,169.34 = 151,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,028.86x = 349,169.34 × 151,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,028.86x = 52,749,333,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749,333,429.59/253,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.61

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