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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,588.32, 351,339.60 and 153,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,588.32, 351,339.60 and 153,928.48 is: 212,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588.32 : 351,339.60 = 153,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588.32/351,339.60 = 153,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588.32x = 351,339.60 × 153,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588.32x = 54,081,170,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081,170,591.81/254,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,425.97

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