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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,754.76, 350,023.19 and 163,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,754.76, 350,023.19 and 163,228.74 is: 225,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,754.76 : 350,023.19 = 163,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,754.76/350,023.19 = 163,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,754.76x = 350,023.19 × 163,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,754.76x = 57,133,843,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133,843,458.34/253,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,153.78

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