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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,657.24, 350,050.66 and 146,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,657.24, 350,050.66 and 146,225.32 is: 201,793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,657.24 : 350,050.66 = 146,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,657.24/350,050.66 = 146,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,657.24x = 350,050.66 × 146,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,657.24x = 51,186,269,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,186,269,774.71/253,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,793.06

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