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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,450.91, 349,849.58 and 146,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,450.91, 349,849.58 and 146,063.67 is: 201,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,450.91 : 349,849.58 = 146,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,450.91/349,849.58 = 146,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,450.91x = 349,849.58 × 146,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,450.91x = 51,100,312,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,100,312,872.44/253,450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,618.19

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