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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,054.56, 350,595.30 and 140,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,054.56, 350,595.30 and 140,877.31 is: 194,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,054.56 : 350,595.30 = 140,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,054.56/350,595.30 = 140,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,054.56x = 350,595.30 × 140,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,054.56x = 49,390,923,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390,923,956.56/254,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,410.69

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