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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,922.40, 350,400.64 and 146,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,922.40, 350,400.64 and 146,526.88 is: 202,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,922.40 : 350,400.64 = 146,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,922.40/350,400.64 = 146,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,922.40x = 350,400.64 × 146,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,922.40x = 51,343,112,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,343,112,529.20/253,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,200.01

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