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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,636.46, 351,420.12 and 141,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,636.46, 351,420.12 and 141,466.50 is: 195,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,636.46 : 351,420.12 = 141,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,636.46/351,420.12 = 141,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,636.46x = 351,420.12 × 141,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,636.46x = 49,714,174,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714,174,405.98/254,636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,235.88

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