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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,332.81, 351,015.78 and 152,362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,332.81, 351,015.78 and 152,362.57 is: 210,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,332.81 : 351,015.78 = 152,362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,332.81/351,015.78 = 152,362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,332.81x = 351,015.78 × 152,362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,332.81x = 53,481,665,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481,665,846.29/254,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,282.21

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