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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,053.41, 350,568.43 and 146,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,053.41, 350,568.43 and 146,658.04 is: 202,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,053.41 : 350,568.43 = 146,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,053.41/350,568.43 = 146,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,053.41x = 350,568.43 × 146,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,053.41x = 51,413,678,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,678,829.68/254,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,373.50

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