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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,311.76, 349,580.52 and 140,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,311.76, 349,580.52 and 140,132.56 is: 193,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,311.76 : 349,580.52 = 140,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,311.76/349,580.52 = 140,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,311.76x = 349,580.52 × 140,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,311.76x = 48,987,613,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987,613,193.73/253,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,388.63

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