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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,052.28, 350,566.88 and 146,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,052.28, 350,566.88 and 146,656.90 is: 202,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052.28 : 350,566.88 = 146,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052.28/350,566.88 = 146,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052.28x = 350,566.88 × 146,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052.28x = 51,413,051,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,051,863.47/254,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,371.94

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