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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,204.97, 350,791.09 and 139,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,204.97, 350,791.09 and 139,480.76 is: 192,476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,204.97 : 350,791.09 = 139,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,204.97/350,791.09 = 139,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,204.97x = 350,791.09 × 139,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,204.97x = 48,928,607,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928,607,834.43/254,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,476.99

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