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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,799.50, 351,627.64 and 140,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,799.50, 351,627.64 and 140,082.92 is: 193,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,799.50 : 351,627.64 = 140,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,799.50/351,627.64 = 140,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,799.50x = 351,627.64 × 140,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,799.50x = 49,257,025,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257,025,774.17/254,799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,316.81

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