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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,452.92, 349,842.93 and 146,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,452.92, 349,842.93 and 146,094.71 is: 201,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,452.92 : 349,842.93 = 146,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,452.92/349,842.93 = 146,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,452.92x = 349,842.93 × 146,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,452.92x = 51,110,201,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,110,201,403.90/253,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,655.60

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