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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,794.56, 354,228 and 154,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,794.56, 354,228 and 154,750.40 is: 213,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,794.56 : 354,228 = 154,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,794.56/354,228 = 154,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,794.56x = 354,228 × 154,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,794.56x = 54,816,924,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816,924,691.20/256,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,466.07

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