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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,608.25, 351,320.36 and 147,157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,608.25, 351,320.36 and 147,157.56 is: 203,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,608.25 : 351,320.36 = 147,157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,608.25/351,320.36 = 147,157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,608.25x = 351,320.36 × 147,157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,608.25x = 51,699,446,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699,446,220.13/254,608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,054.88

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