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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,001.21, 350,537.31 and 140,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,001.21, 350,537.31 and 140,823.96 is: 194,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,001.21 : 350,537.31 = 140,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,001.21/350,537.31 = 140,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,001.21x = 350,537.31 × 140,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,001.21x = 49,364,052,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364,052,121.95/254,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,345.74

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