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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,573.62, 351,301.77 and 141,403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,573.62, 351,301.77 and 141,403.54 is: 195,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,573.62 : 351,301.77 = 141,403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,573.62/351,301.77 = 141,403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,573.62x = 351,301.77 × 141,403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,573.62x = 49,675,313,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,313,886.27/254,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,131.43

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