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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,245.88, 350,867.22 and 141,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,245.88, 350,867.22 and 141,079.16 is: 194,693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,245.88 : 350,867.22 = 141,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,245.88/350,867.22 = 141,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,245.88x = 350,867.22 × 141,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,245.88x = 49,500,052,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500,052,669.14/254,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,693.63

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