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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,127.93, 350,704.13 and 140,948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,127.93, 350,704.13 and 140,948.25 is: 194,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.93 : 350,704.13 = 140,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.93/350,704.13 = 140,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.93x = 350,704.13 × 140,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.93x = 49,431,132,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,132,686.53/254,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,512.79

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