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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,833.53, 350,449.50 and 163,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,833.53, 350,449.50 and 163,346.72 is: 225,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,833.53 : 350,449.50 = 163,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,833.53/350,449.50 = 163,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,833.53x = 350,449.50 × 163,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,833.53x = 57,244,776,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244,776,350.64/253,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,520.94

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