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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,774.56, 350,050.44 and 163,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,774.56, 350,050.44 and 163,248.52 is: 225,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,774.56 : 350,050.44 = 163,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,774.56/350,050.44 = 163,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,774.56x = 350,050.44 × 163,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,774.56x = 57,145,216,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145,216,255.35/253,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,181.03

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