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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,670.97, 349,268.45 and 215,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,670.97, 349,268.45 and 215,354.73 is: 296,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,670.97 : 349,268.45 = 215,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,670.97/349,268.45 = 215,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,670.97x = 349,268.45 × 215,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,670.97x = 75,216,611,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216,611,670.49/253,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,512.49

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