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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,758.91, 351,563.33 and 140,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,758.91, 351,563.33 and 140,035.07 is: 193,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,758.91 : 351,563.33 = 140,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,758.91/351,563.33 = 140,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,758.91x = 351,563.33 × 140,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,758.91x = 49,231,194,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,194,825.81/254,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,246.21

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