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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,725.93, 349,972.97 and 163,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,725.93, 349,972.97 and 163,196.46 is: 225,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,725.93 : 349,972.97 = 163,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,725.93/349,972.97 = 163,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,725.93x = 349,972.97 × 163,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,725.93x = 57,114,348,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,114,348,983.70/253,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,102.53

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