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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,828.86, 351,642.90 and 150,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,828.86, 351,642.90 and 150,036.16 is: 207,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,828.86 : 351,642.90 = 150,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,828.86/351,642.90 = 150,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,828.86x = 351,642.90 × 150,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,828.86x = 52,759,149,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759,149,761.13/254,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,037.58

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