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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,272.56, 350,900.58 and 139,561.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,272.56, 350,900.58 and 139,561.93 is: 192,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,272.56 : 350,900.58 = 139,561.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,272.56/350,900.58 = 139,561.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,272.56x = 350,900.58 × 139,561.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,272.56x = 48,972,362,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972,362,182.92/254,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,597.90

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