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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,075.50, 350,598.99 and 146,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,075.50, 350,598.99 and 146,680.18 is: 202,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,075.50 : 350,598.99 = 146,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,075.50/350,598.99 = 146,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,075.50x = 350,598.99 × 146,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,075.50x = 51,425,922,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,425,922,961.02/254,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,404.10

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