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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,796.18, 350,275.47 and 146,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,796.18, 350,275.47 and 146,344.82 is: 201,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,796.18 : 350,275.47 = 146,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,796.18/350,275.47 = 146,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,796.18x = 350,275.47 × 146,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,796.18x = 51,261,000,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261,000,607.57/253,796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,977.04

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