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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,033.74, 349,212.06 and 145,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,033.74, 349,212.06 and 145,608.30 is: 200,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,033.74 : 349,212.06 = 145,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,033.74/349,212.06 = 145,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,033.74x = 349,212.06 × 145,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,033.74x = 50,848,174,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,848,174,396.10/253,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,954.13

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