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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,047.17, 350,559.83 and 146,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,047.17, 350,559.83 and 146,651.80 is: 202,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,047.17 : 350,559.83 = 146,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,047.17/350,559.83 = 146,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,047.17x = 350,559.83 × 146,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,047.17x = 51,410,229,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,229,399.81/254,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,364.90

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