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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,067.54, 349,219.50 and 139,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,067.54, 349,219.50 and 139,883 is: 193,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,067.54 : 349,219.50 = 139,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,067.54/349,219.50 = 139,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,067.54x = 349,219.50 × 139,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,067.54x = 48,849,871,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,849,871,318.50/253,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,030.96

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