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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,165.06, 350,764.20 and 140,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,165.06, 350,764.20 and 140,987.81 is: 194,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,165.06 : 350,764.20 = 140,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,165.06/350,764.20 = 140,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,165.06x = 350,764.20 × 140,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,165.06x = 49,453,477,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,477,261.31/254,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,572.29

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