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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,821.92, 351,625.68 and 152,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,821.92, 351,625.68 and 152,851.56 is: 210,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,821.92 : 351,625.68 = 152,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,821.92/351,625.68 = 152,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,821.92x = 351,625.68 × 152,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,821.92x = 53,746,533,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746,533,724.06/254,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,918.02

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