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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,710.68, 349,951.94 and 163,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,710.68, 349,951.94 and 163,181.16 is: 225,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,710.68 : 349,951.94 = 163,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,710.68/349,951.94 = 163,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,710.68x = 349,951.94 × 163,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,710.68x = 57,105,563,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,105,563,513.45/253,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,081.43

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