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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,029.24, 349,180.68 and 145,597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,029.24, 349,180.68 and 145,597.14 is: 200,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,029.24 : 349,180.68 = 145,597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,029.24/349,180.68 = 145,597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,029.24x = 349,180.68 × 145,597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,029.24x = 50,839,708,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,708,351.26/253,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,924.24

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