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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,959.36, 350,467.86 and 139,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,959.36, 350,467.86 and 139,248.48 is: 192,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,959.36 : 350,467.86 = 139,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,959.36/350,467.86 = 139,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,959.36x = 350,467.86 × 139,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,959.36x = 48,802,116,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802,116,793.85/253,959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,165.06

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