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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,179.26, 350,776.71 and 153,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,179.26, 350,776.71 and 153,557.82 is: 211,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,179.26 : 350,776.71 = 153,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,179.26/350,776.71 = 153,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,179.26x = 350,776.71 × 153,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,179.26x = 53,864,506,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864,506,894.37/254,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,915.43

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