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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,231.26, 350,838.18 and 139,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,231.26, 350,838.18 and 139,511.83 is: 192,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,231.26 : 350,838.18 = 139,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,231.26/350,838.18 = 139,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,231.26x = 350,838.18 × 139,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,231.26x = 48,946,076,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946,076,525.67/254,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,525.80

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