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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,000.58, 350,532.18 and 145,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,000.58, 350,532.18 and 145,114.44 is: 200,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,000.58 : 350,532.18 = 145,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,000.58/350,532.18 = 145,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,000.58x = 350,532.18 × 145,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,000.58x = 50,867,281,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,867,281,002.68/254,000.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,264.43

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