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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,567.50, 351,310.44 and 141,397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,567.50, 351,310.44 and 141,397.54 is: 195,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,567.50 : 351,310.44 = 141,397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,567.50/351,310.44 = 141,397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,567.50x = 351,310.44 × 141,397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,567.50x = 49,674,431,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,431,992.32/254,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,132.65

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