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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,695.08, 351,472.26 and 141,514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,695.08, 351,472.26 and 141,514.92 is: 195,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,695.08 : 351,472.26 = 141,514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,695.08/351,472.26 = 141,514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,695.08x = 351,472.26 × 141,514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,695.08x = 49,738,568,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,738,568,756.12/254,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,286.73

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