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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,676.94, 350,076.75 and 153,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,676.94, 350,076.75 and 153,055.50 is: 211,218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,676.94 : 350,076.75 = 153,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,676.94/350,076.75 = 153,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,676.94x = 350,076.75 × 153,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,676.94x = 53,581,172,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,172,009.63/253,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,218.14

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