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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,121.88, 349,310.28 and 138,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,121.88, 349,310.28 and 138,402.84 is: 190,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,121.88 : 349,310.28 = 138,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,121.88/349,310.28 = 138,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,121.88x = 349,310.28 × 138,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,121.88x = 48,345,534,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345,534,793.20/253,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,997.06

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