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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,612.37, 349,924.98 and 150,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,612.37, 349,924.98 and 150,194.35 is: 207,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,612.37 : 349,924.98 = 150,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,612.37/349,924.98 = 150,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,612.37x = 349,924.98 × 150,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,612.37x = 52,556,753,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556,753,170.24/253,612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,232.61

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