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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,213.46, 350,829.18 and 153,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,213.46, 350,829.18 and 153,643.86 is: 212,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,213.46 : 350,829.18 = 153,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,213.46/350,829.18 = 153,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,213.46x = 350,829.18 × 153,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,213.46x = 53,902,749,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,902,749,415.83/254,213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,037.35

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