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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,518.88, 349,892.96 and 146,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,518.88, 349,892.96 and 146,068.16 is: 201,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,518.88 : 349,892.96 = 146,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,518.88/349,892.96 = 146,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,518.88x = 349,892.96 × 146,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,518.88x = 51,108,220,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108,220,864.15/253,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,595.32

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