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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,289.96, 350,928.18 and 146,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,289.96, 350,928.18 and 146,858.04 is: 202,668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,289.96 : 350,928.18 = 146,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,289.96/350,928.18 = 146,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,289.96x = 350,928.18 × 146,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,289.96x = 51,536,624,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,536,624,695.57/254,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,668.74

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