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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,052.32, 350,566.93 and 146,656.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,052.32, 350,566.93 and 146,656.95 is: 202,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052.32 : 350,566.93 = 146,656.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052.32/350,566.93 = 146,656.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052.32x = 350,566.93 × 146,656.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052.32x = 51,413,076,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,076,724.66/254,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,372.00

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