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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,119.73, 350,696.21 and 152,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,119.73, 350,696.21 and 152,125.43 is: 209,939.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,119.73 : 350,696.21 = 152,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,119.73/350,696.21 = 152,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,119.73x = 350,696.21 × 152,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,119.73x = 53,349,809,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,809,231.51/254,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,939.66

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