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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,612.78, 351,219.47 and 158,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,612.78, 351,219.47 and 158,953.40 is: 219,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,612.78 : 351,219.47 = 158,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,612.78/351,219.47 = 158,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,612.78x = 351,219.47 × 158,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,612.78x = 55,827,526,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,526,351.83/254,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.44

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