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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,353.02, 349,650.88 and 140,212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,353.02, 349,650.88 and 140,212.22 is: 193,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,353.02 : 349,650.88 = 140,212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,353.02/349,650.88 = 140,212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,353.02x = 349,650.88 × 140,212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,353.02x = 49,025,324,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,025,324,010.97/253,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,505.98

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