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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,133.53, 350,701.01 and 145,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,133.53, 350,701.01 and 145,236.65 is: 200,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,133.53 : 350,701.01 = 145,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,133.53/350,701.01 = 145,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,133.53x = 350,701.01 × 145,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,133.53x = 50,934,637,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,934,637,364.33/254,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,424.71

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