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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,146.16, 406,010.44 and 254,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,146.16, 406,010.44 and 254,288.08 is: 350,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,146.16 : 406,010.44 = 254,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,146.16/406,010.44 = 254,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,146.16x = 406,010.44 × 254,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,146.16x = 103,243,615,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,243,615,247.56/294,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,994.27

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