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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,978.10, 353,235.90 and 251,978.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,978.10, 353,235.90 and 251,978.10 is: 353,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,978.10 : 353,235.90 = 251,978.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,978.10/353,235.90 = 251,978.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,978.10x = 353,235.90 × 251,978.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,978.10x = 89,007,710,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,007,710,933.79/251,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,235.90

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