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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,074.28, 349,246.65 and 151,108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,074.28, 349,246.65 and 151,108.65 is: 208,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,074.28 : 349,246.65 = 151,108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,074.28/349,246.65 = 151,108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,074.28x = 349,246.65 × 151,108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,074.28x = 52,774,189,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,189,798.52/253,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,532.41

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