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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,527.48, 351,423.66 and 159,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,527.48, 351,423.66 and 159,077.08 is: 219,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,527.48 : 351,423.66 = 159,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,527.48/351,423.66 = 159,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,527.48x = 351,423.66 × 159,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,527.48x = 55,903,449,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,903,449,675.71/254,527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,636.20

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