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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,284.56, 350,919.96 and 141,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,284.56, 350,919.96 and 141,114.60 is: 194,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,284.56 : 350,919.96 = 141,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,284.56/350,919.96 = 141,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,284.56x = 350,919.96 × 141,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,284.56x = 49,519,929,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519,929,787.42/254,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,742.18

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