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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,876, 350,348.88 and 140,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,876, 350,348.88 and 140,715.76 is: 194,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,876 : 350,348.88 = 140,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,876/350,348.88 = 140,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,876x = 350,348.88 × 140,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,876x = 49,299,608,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299,608,914.35/253,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,187.75

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