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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,467.62, 349,699.90 and 146,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,467.62, 349,699.90 and 146,034.98 is: 201,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,467.62 : 349,699.90 = 146,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,467.62/349,699.90 = 146,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,467.62x = 349,699.90 × 146,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,467.62x = 51,068,415,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,068,415,423.83/253,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,479.05

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