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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,052.41, 350,567.05 and 146,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,052.41, 350,567.05 and 146,657.04 is: 202,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052.41 : 350,567.05 = 146,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052.41/350,567.05 = 146,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052.41x = 350,567.05 × 146,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052.41x = 51,413,125,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,125,874.53/254,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,372.12

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