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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,270.72, 351,034.56 and 227,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,270.72, 351,034.56 and 227,348.48 is: 313,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,270.72 : 351,034.56 = 227,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,270.72/351,034.56 = 227,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,270.72x = 351,034.56 × 227,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,270.72x = 79,807,173,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,807,173,643.47/254,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,866.94

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