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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.16, 350,563.95 and 146,654.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.16, 350,563.95 and 146,654.79 is: 202,369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.16 : 350,563.95 = 146,654.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.16/350,563.95 = 146,654.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.16x = 350,563.95 × 146,654.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.16x = 51,411,881,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,881,154.21/254,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,369.02

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