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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,681.44, 350,082.96 and 153,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,681.44, 350,082.96 and 153,060 is: 211,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,681.44 : 350,082.96 = 153,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,681.44/350,082.96 = 153,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,681.44x = 350,082.96 × 153,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,681.44x = 53,583,697,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,697,857.60/253,681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,224.35

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