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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,822.60, 351,624.64 and 140,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,822.60, 351,624.64 and 140,082.32 is: 193,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,822.60 : 351,624.64 = 140,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,822.60/351,624.64 = 140,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,822.60x = 351,624.64 × 140,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,822.60x = 49,256,395,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,395,340.36/254,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,296.81

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