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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,239.14, 350,795.20 and 146,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,239.14, 350,795.20 and 146,746.89 is: 202,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,239.14 : 350,795.20 = 146,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,239.14/350,795.20 = 146,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,239.14x = 350,795.20 × 146,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,239.14x = 51,478,104,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,478,104,122.49/254,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,479.07

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