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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,069.82, 350,645.22 and 146,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,069.82, 350,645.22 and 146,668.68 is: 202,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,069.82 : 350,645.22 = 146,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,069.82/350,645.22 = 146,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,069.82x = 350,645.22 × 146,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,069.82x = 51,428,671,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428,671,565.71/254,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,419.44

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