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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,299.96, 350,997.60 and 146,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,299.96, 350,997.60 and 146,932.30 is: 202,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,299.96 : 350,997.60 = 146,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,299.96/350,997.60 = 146,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,299.96x = 350,997.60 × 146,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,299.96x = 51,572,884,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,884,662.48/254,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,803.35

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