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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,747.58, 351,911.43 and 204,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,747.58, 351,911.43 and 204,096.66 is: 281,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,747.58 : 351,911.43 = 204,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,747.58/351,911.43 = 204,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,747.58x = 351,911.43 × 204,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,747.58x = 71,823,947,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,823,947,478.82/254,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,941.63

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