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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,271.56, 350,899.20 and 139,560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,271.56, 350,899.20 and 139,560.93 is: 192,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,271.56 : 350,899.20 = 139,560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,271.56/350,899.20 = 139,560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,271.56x = 350,899.20 × 139,560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,271.56x = 48,971,817,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,971,817,137.81/254,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,596.52

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