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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,805.40, 351,622.49 and 140,083.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,805.40, 351,622.49 and 140,083.21 is: 193,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,805.40 : 351,622.49 = 140,083.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,805.40/351,622.49 = 140,083.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,805.40x = 351,622.49 × 140,083.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,805.40x = 49,256,407,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,407,107.39/254,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,309.90

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