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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,544.04, 351,250.28 and 147,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,544.04, 351,250.28 and 147,121.04 is: 203,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,544.04 : 351,250.28 = 147,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,544.04/351,250.28 = 147,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,544.04x = 351,250.28 × 147,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,544.04x = 51,676,306,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,676,306,493.89/254,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,015.19

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