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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,483.04, 349,843.44 and 146,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,483.04, 349,843.44 and 146,032.16 is: 201,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,483.04 : 349,843.44 = 146,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,483.04/349,843.44 = 146,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,483.04x = 349,843.44 × 146,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,483.04x = 51,088,393,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088,393,205.03/253,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,545.61

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