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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,044.48, 350,597.14 and 140,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,044.48, 350,597.14 and 140,867.24 is: 194,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,044.48 : 350,597.14 = 140,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,044.48/350,597.14 = 140,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,044.48x = 350,597.14 × 140,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,044.48x = 49,387,651,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387,651,463.69/254,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,405.53

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