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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,118.80, 350,671.25 and 146,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,118.80, 350,671.25 and 146,682.42 is: 202,414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,118.80 : 350,671.25 = 146,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,118.80/350,671.25 = 146,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,118.80x = 350,671.25 × 146,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,118.80x = 51,437,306,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437,306,841.01/254,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,414.41

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