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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,397.76, 351,028.02 and 146,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,397.76, 351,028.02 and 146,982.04 is: 202,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,397.76 : 351,028.02 = 146,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,397.76/351,028.02 = 146,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,397.76x = 351,028.02 × 146,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,397.76x = 51,594,814,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,594,814,476.76/254,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,811.59

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