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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.72, 350,564.73 and 146,655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.72, 350,564.73 and 146,655.35 is: 202,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.72 : 350,564.73 = 146,655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.72/350,564.73 = 146,655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.72x = 350,564.73 × 146,655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.72x = 51,412,192,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412,192,187.64/254,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,369.80

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