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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,478.51, 351,196.17 and 141,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,478.51, 351,196.17 and 141,302.07 is: 195,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,478.51 : 351,196.17 = 141,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,478.51/351,196.17 = 141,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,478.51x = 351,196.17 × 141,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,478.51x = 49,624,745,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624,745,797.07/254,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,005.64

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