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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,828.18, 350,319.66 and 146,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,828.18, 350,319.66 and 146,376.82 is: 202,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,828.18 : 350,319.66 = 146,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,828.18/350,319.66 = 146,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,828.18x = 350,319.66 × 146,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,828.18x = 51,278,677,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278,677,814.28/253,828.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,021.22

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