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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,602.80, 349,932.60 and 146,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,602.80, 349,932.60 and 146,177.84 is: 201,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,602.80 : 349,932.60 = 146,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,602.80/349,932.60 = 146,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,602.80x = 349,932.60 × 146,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,602.80x = 51,152,391,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152,391,613.58/253,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,702.79

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