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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,265.50, 350,874.18 and 152,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,265.50, 350,874.18 and 152,295.28 is: 210,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,265.50 : 350,874.18 = 152,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,265.50/350,874.18 = 152,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,265.50x = 350,874.18 × 152,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,265.50x = 53,436,480,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436,480,610.68/254,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,160.17

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