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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,043.48, 350,595.76 and 140,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,043.48, 350,595.76 and 140,866.24 is: 194,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,043.48 : 350,595.76 = 140,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,043.48/350,595.76 = 140,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,043.48x = 350,595.76 × 140,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,043.48x = 49,387,106,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387,106,471.14/254,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,404.15

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