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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,206.91, 350,805.40 and 139,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,206.91, 350,805.40 and 139,486.29 is: 192,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,206.91 : 350,805.40 = 139,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,206.91/350,805.40 = 139,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,206.91x = 350,805.40 × 139,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,206.91x = 48,932,543,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,932,543,409.25/254,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,491.01

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