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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,095.85, 349,244.62 and 139,896.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,095.85, 349,244.62 and 139,896.73 is: 193,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,095.85 : 349,244.62 = 139,896.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,095.85/349,244.62 = 139,896.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,095.85x = 349,244.62 × 139,896.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,095.85x = 48,858,180,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,858,180,308.09/253,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,042.20

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