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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,504.48, 351,248.40 and 153,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,504.48, 351,248.40 and 153,902.24 is: 212,404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,504.48 : 351,248.40 = 153,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,504.48/351,248.40 = 153,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,504.48x = 351,248.40 × 153,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,504.48x = 54,057,915,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,915,556.42/254,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,404.57

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