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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,068.12, 350,649.66 and 146,615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,068.12, 350,649.66 and 146,615.32 is: 202,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,068.12 : 350,649.66 = 146,615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,068.12/350,649.66 = 146,615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,068.12x = 350,649.66 × 146,615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,068.12x = 51,410,612,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,612,108.79/254,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,349.72

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