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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,240.76, 350,851.28 and 139,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,240.76, 350,851.28 and 139,521.36 is: 192,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,240.76 : 350,851.28 = 139,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,240.76/350,851.28 = 139,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,240.76x = 350,851.28 × 139,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,240.76x = 48,951,247,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951,247,743.34/254,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,538.95

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