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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.26, 350,839.56 and 139,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.26, 350,839.56 and 139,512.83 is: 192,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.26 : 350,839.56 = 139,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.26/350,839.56 = 139,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.26x = 350,839.56 × 139,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.26x = 48,946,619,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946,619,891.55/254,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,527.18

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