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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,042.70, 350,579.42 and 139,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,042.70, 350,579.42 and 139,322.15 is: 192,264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,042.70 : 350,579.42 = 139,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,042.70/350,579.42 = 139,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,042.70x = 350,579.42 × 139,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,042.70x = 48,843,477,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843,477,927.78/254,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,264.84

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