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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,439.70, 351,113.08 and 141,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,439.70, 351,113.08 and 141,255.16 is: 194,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,439.70 : 351,113.08 = 141,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,439.70/351,113.08 = 141,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,439.70x = 351,113.08 × 141,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,439.70x = 49,596,534,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,596,534,293.49/254,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,924.51

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