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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,464.79, 351,204.59 and 147,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,464.79, 351,204.59 and 147,097.06 is: 203,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,464.79 : 351,204.59 = 147,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,464.79/351,204.59 = 147,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,464.79x = 351,204.59 × 147,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,464.79x = 51,661,162,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,661,162,137.24/254,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,018.91

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