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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,760.94, 351,562.47 and 145,861.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,760.94, 351,562.47 and 145,861.66 is: 201,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,760.94 : 351,562.47 = 145,861.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,760.94/351,562.47 = 145,861.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,760.94x = 351,562.47 × 145,861.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,760.94x = 51,279,485,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,279,485,467.90/254,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,284.72

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