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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,644.02, 351,419.31 and 141,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,644.02, 351,419.31 and 141,466.50 is: 195,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,644.02 : 351,419.31 = 141,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,644.02/351,419.31 = 141,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,644.02x = 351,419.31 × 141,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,644.02x = 49,714,059,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714,059,818.12/254,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,229.64

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