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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,468.44, 349,864.32 and 146,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,468.44, 349,864.32 and 146,110.24 is: 201,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,468.44 : 349,864.32 = 146,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,468.44/349,864.32 = 146,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,468.44x = 349,864.32 × 146,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,468.44x = 51,118,759,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118,759,762.64/253,468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,677.02

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