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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,132.55, 350,697.60 and 140,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,132.55, 350,697.60 and 140,955.30 is: 194,515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,132.55 : 350,697.60 = 140,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,132.55/350,697.60 = 140,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,132.55x = 350,697.60 × 140,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,132.55x = 49,432,685,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,685,417.28/254,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,515.36

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