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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,703.94, 351,468.57 and 139,981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,703.94, 351,468.57 and 139,981.33 is: 193,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,703.94 : 351,468.57 = 139,981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,703.94/351,468.57 = 139,981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,703.94x = 351,468.57 × 139,981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,703.94x = 49,199,038,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199,038,058.67/254,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,161.67

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