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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,152.09, 350,731.25 and 140,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,152.09, 350,731.25 and 140,974.84 is: 194,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,152.09 : 350,731.25 = 140,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,152.09/350,731.25 = 140,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,152.09x = 350,731.25 × 140,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,152.09x = 49,444,281,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444,281,851.75/254,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,546.04

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