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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,258.50, 350,876.74 and 141,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,258.50, 350,876.74 and 141,099.46 is: 194,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,258.50 : 350,876.74 = 141,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,258.50/350,876.74 = 141,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,258.50x = 350,876.74 × 141,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,258.50x = 49,508,518,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508,518,540.56/254,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,717.26

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