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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,054.31, 350,569.68 and 146,658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,054.31, 350,569.68 and 146,658.93 is: 202,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,054.31 : 350,569.68 = 146,658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,054.31/350,569.68 = 146,658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,054.31x = 350,569.68 × 146,658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,054.31x = 51,414,174,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414,174,159.24/254,054.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,374.74

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