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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.53, 350,564.47 and 146,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.53, 350,564.47 and 146,655.16 is: 202,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.53 : 350,564.47 = 146,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.53/350,564.47 = 146,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.53x = 350,564.47 × 146,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.53x = 51,412,088,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412,088,509.73/254,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,369.54

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