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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,145.42, 350,762.76 and 141,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,145.42, 350,762.76 and 141,004.62 is: 194,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,145.42 : 350,762.76 = 141,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,145.42/350,762.76 = 141,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,145.42x = 350,762.76 × 141,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,145.42x = 49,459,169,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459,169,683.95/254,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,609.72

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