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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,599.56, 351,358.50 and 141,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,599.56, 351,358.50 and 141,422.31 is: 195,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,599.56 : 351,358.50 = 141,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,599.56/351,358.50 = 141,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,599.56x = 351,358.50 × 141,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,599.56x = 49,689,930,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689,930,708.14/254,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,168.96

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