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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,549.76, 351,273.60 and 141,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,549.76, 351,273.60 and 141,368.64 is: 195,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,549.76 : 351,273.60 = 141,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,549.76/351,273.60 = 141,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,549.76x = 351,273.60 × 141,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,549.76x = 49,659,071,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659,071,099.90/254,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,085.91

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