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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,843.15, 351,692.57 and 140,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,843.15, 351,692.57 and 140,130.52 is: 193,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,843.15 : 351,692.57 = 140,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,843.15/351,692.57 = 140,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,843.15x = 351,692.57 × 140,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,843.15x = 49,282,863,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282,863,375.37/254,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,385.09

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