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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,816.76, 351,647.36 and 140,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,816.76, 351,647.36 and 140,097.36 is: 193,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,816.76 : 351,647.36 = 140,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,816.76/351,647.36 = 140,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,816.76x = 351,647.36 × 140,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,816.76x = 49,264,866,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,866,786.97/254,816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,334.48

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