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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,709.32, 351,502.04 and 140,000.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,709.32, 351,502.04 and 140,000.48 is: 193,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,709.32 : 351,502.04 = 140,000.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,709.32/351,502.04 = 140,000.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,709.32x = 351,502.04 × 140,000.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,709.32x = 49,210,454,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,210,454,320.98/254,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,202.41

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