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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,873.52, 350,504.67 and 163,386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,873.52, 350,504.67 and 163,386.62 is: 225,576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,873.52 : 350,504.67 = 163,386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,873.52/350,504.67 = 163,386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,873.52x = 350,504.67 × 163,386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,873.52x = 57,267,773,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,773,325.52/253,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,576.00

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