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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,033.20, 350,611.50 and 146,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,033.20, 350,611.50 and 146,588.32 is: 202,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,033.20 : 350,611.50 = 146,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,033.20/350,611.50 = 146,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,033.20x = 350,611.50 × 146,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,033.20x = 51,395,550,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395,550,757.68/254,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,318.24

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