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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,475.28, 351,186.60 and 141,308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,475.28, 351,186.60 and 141,308.56 is: 195,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,475.28 : 351,186.60 = 141,308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,475.28/351,186.60 = 141,308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,475.28x = 351,186.60 × 141,308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,475.28x = 49,625,672,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,625,672,737.30/254,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,011.76

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