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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,257.75, 350,875.70 and 141,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,257.75, 350,875.70 and 141,098.71 is: 194,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,257.75 : 350,875.70 = 141,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,257.75/350,875.70 = 141,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,257.75x = 350,875.70 × 141,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,257.75x = 49,508,108,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508,108,640.35/254,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,716.22

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