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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,980.15, 350,508.33 and 140,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,980.15, 350,508.33 and 140,802.90 is: 194,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,980.15 : 350,508.33 = 140,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,980.15/350,508.33 = 140,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,980.15x = 350,508.33 × 140,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,980.15x = 49,352,589,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352,589,338.16/253,980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,316.72

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