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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,595.69, 351,347.63 and 147,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,595.69, 351,347.63 and 147,170.25 is: 203,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,595.69 : 351,347.63 = 147,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,595.69/351,347.63 = 147,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,595.69x = 351,347.63 × 147,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,595.69x = 51,707,917,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,917,808.16/254,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,098.17

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