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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,471.60, 351,137.76 and 141,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,471.60, 351,137.76 and 141,272.48 is: 194,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,471.60 : 351,137.76 = 141,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,471.60/351,137.76 = 141,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,471.60x = 351,137.76 × 141,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,471.60x = 49,606,102,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,102,176.84/254,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,937.68

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