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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,535.92, 351,249.92 and 141,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,535.92, 351,249.92 and 141,365.92 is: 195,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,535.92 : 351,249.92 = 141,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,535.92/351,249.92 = 141,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,535.92x = 351,249.92 × 141,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,535.92x = 49,654,768,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,768,090.73/254,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,079.61

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