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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,335.24, 349,650.81 and 180,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,335.24, 349,650.81 and 180,934.20 is: 249,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,335.24 : 349,650.81 = 180,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,335.24/349,650.81 = 180,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,335.24x = 349,650.81 × 180,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,335.24x = 63,263,789,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,263,789,586.70/253,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,723.61

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