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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,037.82, 350,601.06 and 146,636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,037.82, 350,601.06 and 146,636.68 is: 202,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,037.82 : 350,601.06 = 146,636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,037.82/350,601.06 = 146,636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,037.82x = 350,601.06 × 146,636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,037.82x = 51,410,975,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,975,442.88/254,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,375.28

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