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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.31, 350,912.66 and 139,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.31, 350,912.66 and 139,570.68 is: 192,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.31 : 350,912.66 = 139,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.31/350,912.66 = 139,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.31x = 350,912.66 × 139,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.31x = 48,977,117,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977,117,878.96/254,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,609.98

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