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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,575.53, 351,275.18 and 147,124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,575.53, 351,275.18 and 147,124.81 is: 203,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,575.53 : 351,275.18 = 147,124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,575.53/351,275.18 = 147,124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,575.53x = 351,275.18 × 147,124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,575.53x = 51,681,293,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681,293,747.40/254,575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.67

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