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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,248.50, 350,862.66 and 139,527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,248.50, 350,862.66 and 139,527.80 is: 192,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,248.50 : 350,862.66 = 139,527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,248.50/350,862.66 = 139,527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,248.50x = 350,862.66 × 139,527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,248.50x = 48,955,093,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955,093,297.63/254,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,548.21

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