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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,023.26, 350,481.24 and 158,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,023.26, 350,481.24 and 158,626.32 is: 218,860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,023.26 : 350,481.24 = 158,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,023.26/350,481.24 = 158,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,023.26x = 350,481.24 × 158,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,023.26x = 55,595,549,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595,549,330.24/254,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,860.07

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