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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,116.55, 350,668.15 and 146,680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,116.55, 350,668.15 and 146,680.17 is: 202,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,116.55 : 350,668.15 = 146,680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,116.55/350,668.15 = 146,680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,116.55x = 350,668.15 × 146,680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,116.55x = 51,436,063,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436,063,488.89/254,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,411.31

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