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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,104.21, 349,268.80 and 139,920.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,104.21, 349,268.80 and 139,920.21 is: 193,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,104.21 : 349,268.80 = 139,920.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,104.21/349,268.80 = 139,920.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,104.21x = 349,268.80 × 139,920.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,104.21x = 48,869,763,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,869,763,842.45/253,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,081.59

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