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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,399.13, 349,538.76 and 167,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,399.13, 349,538.76 and 167,358.29 is: 230,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,399.13 : 349,538.76 = 167,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,399.13/349,538.76 = 167,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,399.13x = 349,538.76 × 167,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,399.13x = 58,498,207,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498,207,414.63/253,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,854.02

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