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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,673.22, 350,068.17 and 146,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,673.22, 350,068.17 and 146,242.74 is: 201,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,673.22 : 350,068.17 = 146,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,673.22/350,068.17 = 146,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,673.22x = 350,068.17 × 146,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,673.22x = 51,194,928,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194,928,367.59/253,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,814.48

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