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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,211.52, 350,862.96 and 146,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,211.52, 350,862.96 and 146,799.04 is: 202,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,211.52 : 350,862.96 = 146,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,211.52/350,862.96 = 146,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,211.52x = 350,862.96 × 146,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,211.52x = 51,506,345,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,506,345,699.56/254,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,612.16

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