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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,394.45, 351,065.03 and 139,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,394.45, 351,065.03 and 139,680.52 is: 192,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,394.45 : 351,065.03 = 139,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,394.45/351,065.03 = 139,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,394.45x = 351,065.03 × 139,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,394.45x = 49,036,946,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036,946,385.45/254,394.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,759.50

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