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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,834.88, 351,633.60 and 147,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,834.88, 351,633.60 and 147,383.52 is: 203,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,834.88 : 351,633.60 = 147,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,834.88/351,633.60 = 147,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,834.88x = 351,633.60 × 147,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,834.88x = 51,824,997,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,824,997,718.27/254,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,366.97

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