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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,798.62, 351,626.58 and 140,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,798.62, 351,626.58 and 140,082.10 is: 193,315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,798.62 : 351,626.58 = 140,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,798.62/351,626.58 = 140,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,798.62x = 351,626.58 × 140,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,798.62x = 49,256,589,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,589,742.22/254,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,315.76

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