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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,407.02, 351,093.87 and 146,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,407.02, 351,093.87 and 146,991.30 is: 202,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,407.02 : 351,093.87 = 146,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,407.02/351,093.87 = 146,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,407.02x = 351,093.87 × 146,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,407.02x = 51,607,744,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,607,744,373.33/254,407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,855.03

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