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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,248.71, 350,837.68 and 152,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,248.71, 350,837.68 and 152,271.56 is: 210,119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,248.71 : 350,837.68 = 152,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,248.71/350,837.68 = 152,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,248.71x = 350,837.68 × 152,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,248.71x = 53,422,600,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422,600,898.25/254,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,119.45

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