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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,460.24, 349,751.40 and 151,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,460.24, 349,751.40 and 151,465.40 is: 209,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,460.24 : 349,751.40 = 151,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,460.24/349,751.40 = 151,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,460.24x = 349,751.40 × 151,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,460.24x = 52,975,235,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975,235,701.56/253,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,008.07

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