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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,366.55, 351,027.18 and 158,928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,366.55, 351,027.18 and 158,928.59 is: 219,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,366.55 : 351,027.18 = 158,928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,366.55/351,027.18 = 158,928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,366.55x = 351,027.18 × 158,928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,366.55x = 55,788,253,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788,253,013.94/254,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,322.29

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