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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,603.12, 351,342.48 and 141,433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,603.12, 351,342.48 and 141,433.04 is: 195,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,603.12 : 351,342.48 = 141,433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,603.12/351,342.48 = 141,433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,603.12x = 351,342.48 × 141,433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,603.12x = 49,691,435,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,691,435,027.54/254,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,172.14

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