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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,048.11, 350,561.12 and 146,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,048.11, 350,561.12 and 146,652.74 is: 202,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,048.11 : 350,561.12 = 146,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,048.11/350,561.12 = 146,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,048.11x = 350,561.12 × 146,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,048.11x = 51,410,748,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,748,163.95/254,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,366.19

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