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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,210.52, 350,861.58 and 146,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,210.52, 350,861.58 and 146,798.04 is: 202,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,210.52 : 350,861.58 = 146,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,210.52/350,861.58 = 146,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,210.52x = 350,861.58 × 146,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,210.52x = 51,505,792,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,505,792,255.30/254,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,610.78

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