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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.36, 350,829.66 and 141,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.36, 350,829.66 and 141,046.84 is: 194,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.36 : 350,829.66 = 141,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.36/350,829.66 = 141,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.36x = 350,829.66 × 141,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.36x = 49,483,414,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,483,414,921.27/254,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,644.66

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