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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,332.95, 349,596.46 and 138,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,332.95, 349,596.46 and 138,610.25 is: 191,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,332.95 : 349,596.46 = 138,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,332.95/349,596.46 = 138,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,332.95x = 349,596.46 × 138,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,332.95x = 48,457,652,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,457,652,455.98/253,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,280.50

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