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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,668.06, 351,449.50 and 147,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,668.06, 351,449.50 and 147,228.58 is: 203,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,668.06 : 351,449.50 = 147,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,668.06/351,449.50 = 147,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,668.06x = 351,449.50 × 147,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,668.06x = 51,743,410,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743,410,826.71/254,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,179.82

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