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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,099.12, 350,600.70 and 146,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,099.12, 350,600.70 and 146,646.32 is: 202,339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,099.12 : 350,600.70 = 146,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,099.12/350,600.70 = 146,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,099.12x = 350,600.70 × 146,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,099.12x = 51,414,302,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414,302,444.42/254,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,339.55

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