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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,525.80, 349,755.78 and 152,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,525.80, 349,755.78 and 152,867.88 is: 210,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,525.80 : 349,755.78 = 152,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,525.80/349,755.78 = 152,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,525.80x = 349,755.78 × 152,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,525.80x = 53,466,424,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466,424,606.35/253,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,891.45

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