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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,735.04, 351,542.88 and 141,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,735.04, 351,542.88 and 141,562.56 is: 195,361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,735.04 : 351,542.88 = 141,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,735.04/351,542.88 = 141,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,735.04x = 351,542.88 × 141,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,735.04x = 49,765,310,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,765,310,042.57/254,735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,361.07

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