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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,257.50, 350,875.35 and 141,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,257.50, 350,875.35 and 141,098.46 is: 194,715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,257.50 : 350,875.35 = 141,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,257.50/350,875.35 = 141,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,257.50x = 350,875.35 × 141,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,257.50x = 49,507,971,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507,971,536.96/254,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,715.87

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