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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,709.68, 349,950.56 and 163,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,709.68, 349,950.56 and 163,180.16 is: 225,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,709.68 : 349,950.56 = 163,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,709.68/349,950.56 = 163,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,709.68x = 349,950.56 × 163,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,709.68x = 57,104,988,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,104,988,372.89/253,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,080.05

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