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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,530.92, 351,243.04 and 141,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,530.92, 351,243.04 and 141,360.96 is: 195,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,530.92 : 351,243.04 = 141,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,530.92/351,243.04 = 141,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,530.92x = 351,243.04 × 141,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,530.92x = 49,652,053,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,053,327.72/254,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,072.78

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