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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,407.29, 349,602.58 and 162,750.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,407.29, 349,602.58 and 162,750.67 is: 224,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,407.29 : 349,602.58 = 162,750.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,407.29/349,602.58 = 162,750.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,407.29x = 349,602.58 × 162,750.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,407.29x = 56,898,053,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898,053,458.16/253,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,532.04

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