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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,563.94, 382,003.59 and 147,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,563.94, 382,003.59 and 147,998.04 is: 222,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,563.94 : 382,003.59 = 147,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,563.94/382,003.59 = 147,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,563.94x = 382,003.59 × 147,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,563.94x = 56,535,782,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535,782,592.96/254,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,088.74

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