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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.58, 351,912.81 and 204,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.58, 351,912.81 and 204,097.66 is: 281,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.58 : 351,912.81 = 204,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.58/351,912.81 = 204,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.58x = 351,912.81 × 204,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.58x = 71,824,581,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,824,581,045.02/254,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,943.01

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