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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.74, 350,564.76 and 146,655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.74, 350,564.76 and 146,655.37 is: 202,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.74 : 350,564.76 = 146,655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.74/350,564.76 = 146,655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.74x = 350,564.76 × 146,655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.74x = 51,412,205,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412,205,024.97/254,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,369.83

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