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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,528.73, 351,229.16 and 147,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,528.73, 351,229.16 and 147,105.72 is: 202,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,528.73 : 351,229.16 = 147,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,528.73/351,229.16 = 147,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,528.73x = 351,229.16 × 147,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,528.73x = 51,667,818,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667,818,834.56/254,528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,994.05

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