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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,049.55, 350,563.10 and 146,654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,049.55, 350,563.10 and 146,654.18 is: 202,368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,049.55 : 350,563.10 = 146,654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,049.55/350,563.10 = 146,654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,049.55x = 350,563.10 × 146,654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,049.55x = 51,411,542,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,542,215.94/254,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,368.17

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