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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,170.09, 349,255.77 and 180,589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,170.09, 349,255.77 and 180,589.02 is: 249,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,170.09 : 349,255.77 = 180,589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,170.09/349,255.77 = 180,589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,170.09x = 349,255.77 × 180,589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,170.09x = 63,071,757,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,071,757,233.65/253,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,128.00

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