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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,181.98, 346,552.96 and 154,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,181.98, 346,552.96 and 154,284.22 is: 212,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,181.98 : 346,552.96 = 154,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,181.98/346,552.96 = 154,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,181.98x = 346,552.96 × 154,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,181.98x = 53,467,653,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,653,122.29/251,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,864.21

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