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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,101.21, 349,264.67 and 139,917.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,101.21, 349,264.67 and 139,917.21 is: 193,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,101.21 : 349,264.67 = 139,917.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,101.21/349,264.67 = 139,917.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,101.21x = 349,264.67 × 139,917.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,101.21x = 48,868,138,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,868,138,177.97/253,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,077.46

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