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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,048.48, 350,561.64 and 146,653.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,048.48, 350,561.64 and 146,653.11 is: 202,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,048.48 : 350,561.64 = 146,653.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,048.48/350,561.64 = 146,653.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,048.48x = 350,561.64 × 146,653.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,048.48x = 51,410,954,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,954,752.70/254,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,366.71

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