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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,063.28, 350,582.04 and 146,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,063.28, 350,582.04 and 146,667.96 is: 202,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,063.28 : 350,582.04 = 146,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,063.28/350,582.04 = 146,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,063.28x = 350,582.04 × 146,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,063.28x = 51,419,152,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419,152,619.44/254,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,387.19

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