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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,261.64, 350,879.94 and 141,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,261.64, 350,879.94 and 141,084.12 is: 194,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,261.64 : 350,879.94 = 141,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,261.64/350,879.94 = 141,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,261.64x = 350,879.94 × 141,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,261.64x = 49,503,587,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503,587,560.55/254,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,695.46

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