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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,604.12, 351,314.66 and 147,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,604.12, 351,314.66 and 147,153.44 is: 203,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,604.12 : 351,314.66 = 147,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,604.12/351,314.66 = 147,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,604.12x = 351,314.66 × 147,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,604.12x = 51,697,158,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697,158,249.09/254,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,049.18

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