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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,550.98, 351,259.80 and 147,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,550.98, 351,259.80 and 147,127.97 is: 203,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,550.98 : 351,259.80 = 147,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,550.98/351,259.80 = 147,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,550.98x = 351,259.80 × 147,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,550.98x = 51,680,141,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680,141,316.61/254,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,024.72

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