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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,597.92, 351,356.25 and 141,420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,597.92, 351,356.25 and 141,420.67 is: 195,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,597.92 : 351,356.25 = 141,420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,597.92/351,356.25 = 141,420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,597.92x = 351,356.25 × 141,420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,597.92x = 49,689,036,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689,036,283.69/254,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,166.70

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