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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,455.41, 349,744.76 and 151,460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,455.41, 349,744.76 and 151,460.62 is: 209,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,455.41 : 349,744.76 = 151,460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,455.41/349,744.76 = 151,460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,455.41x = 349,744.76 × 151,460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,455.41x = 52,972,558,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972,558,191.35/253,455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,001.49

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