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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,460.13, 349,751.24 and 151,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,460.13, 349,751.24 and 151,465.28 is: 209,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,460.13 : 349,751.24 = 151,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,460.13/349,751.24 = 151,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,460.13x = 349,751.24 × 151,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,460.13x = 52,975,166,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975,166,990.86/253,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,007.89

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