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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,249.09, 350,838.20 and 152,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,249.09, 350,838.20 and 152,271.94 is: 210,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,249.09 : 350,838.20 = 152,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,249.09/350,838.20 = 152,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,249.09x = 350,838.20 × 152,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,249.09x = 53,422,810,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422,810,824.56/254,249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,119.97

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