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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,228.73, 350,834.67 and 139,509.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,228.73, 350,834.67 and 139,509.29 is: 192,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,228.73 : 350,834.67 = 139,509.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,228.73/350,834.67 = 139,509.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,228.73x = 350,834.67 × 139,509.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,228.73x = 48,944,695,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944,695,719.08/254,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,522.28

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