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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,806.86, 351,604.90 and 152,836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,806.86, 351,604.90 and 152,836.47 is: 210,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,806.86 : 351,604.90 = 152,836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,806.86/351,604.90 = 152,836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,806.86x = 351,604.90 × 152,836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,806.86x = 53,738,051,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,738,051,941.75/254,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,897.19

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