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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,910.40, 350,237.16 and 163,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,910.40, 350,237.16 and 163,384.08 is: 225,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,910.40 : 350,237.16 = 163,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,910.40/350,237.16 = 163,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,910.40x = 350,237.16 × 163,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,910.40x = 57,223,176,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,176,168.41/253,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,367.59

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