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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,026.46, 349,176.86 and 145,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,026.46, 349,176.86 and 145,594.36 is: 200,920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,026.46 : 349,176.86 = 145,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,026.46/349,176.86 = 145,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,026.46x = 349,176.86 × 145,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,026.46x = 50,838,181,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,838,181,458.51/253,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,920.42

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