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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,802.08, 350,246.87 and 140,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,802.08, 350,246.87 and 140,624.83 is: 194,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,802.08 : 350,246.87 = 140,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,802.08/350,246.87 = 140,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,802.08x = 350,246.87 × 140,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,802.08x = 49,253,406,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,406,027.73/253,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,062.27

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