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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,933.56, 350,328.60 and 163,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,933.56, 350,328.60 and 163,275.12 is: 225,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,933.56 : 350,328.60 = 163,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,933.56/350,328.60 = 163,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,933.56x = 350,328.60 × 163,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,933.56x = 57,199,944,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,944,204.43/253,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,255.55

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