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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,297.89, 350,895.27 and 152,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,297.89, 350,895.27 and 152,299.45 is: 210,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,297.89 : 350,895.27 = 152,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,297.89/350,895.27 = 152,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,297.89x = 350,895.27 × 152,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,297.89x = 53,441,156,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441,156,628.60/254,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,151.79

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