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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,741.27, 351,515.04 and 147,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,741.27, 351,515.04 and 147,295.04 is: 203,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,741.27 : 351,515.04 = 147,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,741.27/351,515.04 = 147,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,741.27x = 351,515.04 × 147,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,741.27x = 51,776,421,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,776,421,877.40/254,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,251.02

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