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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.05, 350,861.69 and 146,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.05, 350,861.69 and 146,794.95 is: 202,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.05 : 350,861.69 = 146,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.05/350,861.69 = 146,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.05x = 350,861.69 × 146,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.05x = 51,504,724,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,504,724,607.45/254,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,595.00

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