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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,267.64, 351,019.98 and 179,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,267.64, 351,019.98 and 179,151.48 is: 247,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,267.64 : 351,019.98 = 179,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,267.64/351,019.98 = 179,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,267.64x = 351,019.98 × 179,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,267.64x = 62,885,748,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,748,926.57/254,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,321.09

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