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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,440.42, 351,114.06 and 141,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,440.42, 351,114.06 and 141,255.88 is: 194,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,440.42 : 351,114.06 = 141,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,440.42/351,114.06 = 141,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,440.42x = 351,114.06 × 141,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,440.42x = 49,596,925,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,596,925,525.67/254,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,925.50

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