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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,669.44, 350,066.40 and 153,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,669.44, 350,066.40 and 153,048 is: 211,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,669.44 : 350,066.40 = 153,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,669.44/350,066.40 = 153,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,669.44x = 350,066.40 × 153,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,669.44x = 53,576,962,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576,962,387.20/253,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,207.79

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