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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,666.56, 350,056.32 and 146,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,666.56, 350,056.32 and 146,236.80 is: 201,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,666.56 : 350,056.32 = 146,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,666.56/350,056.32 = 146,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,666.56x = 350,056.32 × 146,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,666.56x = 51,191,116,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191,116,056.58/253,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,804.75

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