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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,713.66, 349,956.10 and 163,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,713.66, 349,956.10 and 163,184.18 is: 225,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,713.66 : 349,956.10 = 163,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,713.66/349,956.10 = 163,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,713.66x = 349,956.10 × 163,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,713.66x = 57,107,299,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,107,299,214.50/253,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,085.63

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