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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,906.58, 351,780.10 and 146,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,906.58, 351,780.10 and 146,030.36 is: 201,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,906.58 : 351,780.10 = 146,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,906.58/351,780.10 = 146,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,906.58x = 351,780.10 × 146,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,906.58x = 51,370,574,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,574,643.84/254,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,527.06

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