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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,691.60, 351,453.83 and 147,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,691.60, 351,453.83 and 147,268.59 is: 203,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,691.60 : 351,453.83 = 147,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,691.60/351,453.83 = 147,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,691.60x = 351,453.83 × 147,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,691.60x = 51,758,109,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,758,109,994.20/254,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,218.76

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