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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,530.92, 351,210.51 and 147,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,530.92, 351,210.51 and 147,110.96 is: 202,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,530.92 : 351,210.51 = 147,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,530.92/351,210.51 = 147,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,530.92x = 351,210.51 × 147,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,530.92x = 51,666,913,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666,913,532.14/254,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,988.75

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