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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,572.82, 351,271.46 and 147,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,572.82, 351,271.46 and 147,122.12 is: 203,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,572.82 : 351,271.46 = 147,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,572.82/351,271.46 = 147,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,572.82x = 351,271.46 × 147,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,572.82x = 51,679,800,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,800,502.14/254,572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,005.96

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