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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,829.33, 351,705.11 and 147,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,829.33, 351,705.11 and 147,464.64 is: 203,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,829.33 : 351,705.11 = 147,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,829.33/351,705.11 = 147,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,829.33x = 351,705.11 × 147,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,829.33x = 51,864,066,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864,066,694.99/254,829.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,524.71

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