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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,233.44, 350,846.28 and 146,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,233.44, 350,846.28 and 146,812.88 is: 202,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,233.44 : 350,846.28 = 146,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,233.44/350,846.28 = 146,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,233.44x = 350,846.28 × 146,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,233.44x = 51,508,752,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,508,752,804.09/254,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,604.16

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