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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,538.93, 351,274.77 and 145,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,538.93, 351,274.77 and 145,677.44 is: 201,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,538.93 : 351,274.77 = 145,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,538.93/351,274.77 = 145,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,538.93x = 351,274.77 × 145,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,538.93x = 51,172,809,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172,809,230.19/254,538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,041.19

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