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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,087.32, 350,631.68 and 140,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,087.32, 350,631.68 and 140,920.60 is: 194,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,087.32 : 350,631.68 = 140,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,087.32/350,631.68 = 140,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,087.32x = 350,631.68 × 140,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,087.32x = 49,411,226,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411,226,724.61/254,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,465.54

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