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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,704.94, 351,469.95 and 139,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,704.94, 351,469.95 and 139,982.33 is: 193,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,704.94 : 351,469.95 = 139,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,704.94/351,469.95 = 139,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,704.94x = 351,469.95 × 139,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,704.94x = 49,199,582,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199,582,525.98/254,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,163.05

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