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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.89, 350,836.28 and 139,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.89, 350,836.28 and 139,510.47 is: 192,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.89 : 350,836.28 = 139,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.89/350,836.28 = 139,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.89x = 350,836.28 × 139,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.89x = 48,945,333,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945,333,618.30/254,229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,523.91

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