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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,922.88, 351,755.04 and 147,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,922.88, 351,755.04 and 147,471.68 is: 203,488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,922.88 : 351,755.04 = 147,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,922.88/351,755.04 = 147,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,922.88x = 351,755.04 × 147,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,922.88x = 51,873,906,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,873,906,697.27/254,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,488.63

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