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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,519.55, 350,094.05 and 163,032.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,519.55, 350,094.05 and 163,032.65 is: 225,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,519.55 : 350,094.05 = 163,032.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,519.55/350,094.05 = 163,032.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,519.55x = 350,094.05 × 163,032.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,519.55x = 57,076,760,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,760,079.32/253,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,137.51

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