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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,658.12, 349,879.61 and 163,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,658.12, 349,879.61 and 163,128.60 is: 225,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,658.12 : 349,879.61 = 163,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,658.12/349,879.61 = 163,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,658.12x = 349,879.61 × 163,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,658.12x = 57,075,370,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,370,132.20/253,658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,009.04

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