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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,266.02, 350,955.18 and 158,715.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,266.02, 350,955.18 and 158,715.18 is: 219,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,266.02 : 350,955.18 = 158,715.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,266.02/350,955.18 = 158,715.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,266.02x = 350,955.18 × 158,715.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,266.02x = 55,701,914,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701,914,565.63/254,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,069.44

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