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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,042.62, 350,553.48 and 146,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,042.62, 350,553.48 and 146,647.25 is: 202,358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,042.62 : 350,553.48 = 146,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,042.62/350,553.48 = 146,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,042.62x = 350,553.48 × 146,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,042.62x = 51,407,703,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407,703,819.93/254,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,358.58

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