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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,208.91, 350,808.16 and 139,488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,208.91, 350,808.16 and 139,488.29 is: 192,493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,208.91 : 350,808.16 = 139,488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,208.91/350,808.16 = 139,488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,208.91x = 350,808.16 × 139,488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,208.91x = 48,933,630,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933,630,356.45/254,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,493.77

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