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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,366.62, 349,650.36 and 138,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,366.62, 349,650.36 and 138,655.32 is: 191,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,366.62 : 349,650.36 = 138,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,366.62/349,650.36 = 138,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,366.62x = 349,650.36 × 138,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,366.62x = 48,480,882,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480,882,553.92/253,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,346.76

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