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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,188.27, 349,442.78 and 145,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,188.27, 349,442.78 and 145,820.47 is: 201,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,188.27 : 349,442.78 = 145,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,188.27/349,442.78 = 145,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,188.27x = 349,442.78 × 145,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,188.27x = 50,955,909,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955,909,908.65/253,188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,256.99

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