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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,577.51, 351,267.24 and 145,715.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,577.51, 351,267.24 and 145,715.15 is: 201,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,577.51 : 351,267.24 = 145,715.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,577.51/351,267.24 = 145,715.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,577.51x = 351,267.24 × 145,715.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,577.51x = 51,184,959,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184,959,991.29/254,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,058.45

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