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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,382.96, 349,612.92 and 151,393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,382.96, 349,612.92 and 151,393.10 is: 208,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,382.96 : 349,612.92 = 151,393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,382.96/349,612.92 = 151,393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,382.96x = 349,612.92 × 151,393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,382.96x = 52,928,983,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,928,983,758.85/253,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,889.28

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