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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,713.32, 351,358.01 and 159,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,713.32, 351,358.01 and 159,053.94 is: 219,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,713.32 : 351,358.01 = 159,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,713.32/351,358.01 = 159,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,713.32x = 351,358.01 × 159,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,713.32x = 55,884,875,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,875,045.79/254,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,403.03

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