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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,849.48, 350,347.25 and 146,417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,849.48, 350,347.25 and 146,417.15 is: 202,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,849.48 : 350,347.25 = 146,417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,849.48/350,347.25 = 146,417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,849.48x = 350,347.25 × 146,417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,849.48x = 51,296,847,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296,847,097.25/253,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,075.84

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