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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,922.67, 350,399.79 and 146,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,922.67, 350,399.79 and 146,486.30 is: 202,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,922.67 : 350,399.79 = 146,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,922.67/350,399.79 = 146,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,922.67x = 350,399.79 × 146,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,922.67x = 51,328,767,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328,767,005.88/253,922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,143.30

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