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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,604.87, 351,315.68 and 147,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,604.87, 351,315.68 and 147,154.19 is: 203,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,604.87 : 351,315.68 = 147,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,604.87/351,315.68 = 147,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,604.87x = 351,315.68 × 147,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,604.87x = 51,697,571,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697,571,832.35/254,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,050.21

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