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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,104.53, 351,076.14 and 216,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,104.53, 351,076.14 and 216,263.97 is: 298,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,104.53 : 351,076.14 = 216,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,104.53/351,076.14 = 216,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,104.53x = 351,076.14 × 216,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,104.53x = 75,925,119,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,925,119,808.68/254,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,794.83

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