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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,888.08, 351,764.04 and 152,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,888.08, 351,764.04 and 152,918 is: 211,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,888.08 : 351,764.04 = 152,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,888.08/351,764.04 = 152,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,888.08x = 351,764.04 × 152,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,888.08x = 53,791,053,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791,053,468.72/254,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,037.93

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