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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,503.48, 351,247.02 and 153,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,503.48, 351,247.02 and 153,901.24 is: 212,403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,503.48 : 351,247.02 = 153,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,503.48/351,247.02 = 153,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,503.48x = 351,247.02 × 153,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,503.48x = 54,057,351,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,351,924.30/254,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,403.19

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