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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,812.93, 350,298.63 and 146,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,812.93, 350,298.63 and 146,361.57 is: 202,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,812.93 : 350,298.63 = 146,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,812.93/350,298.63 = 146,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,812.93x = 350,298.63 × 146,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,812.93x = 51,270,257,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,270,257,455.65/253,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,000.18

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