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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,843.84, 351,693.54 and 140,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,843.84, 351,693.54 and 140,131.23 is: 193,386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,843.84 : 351,693.54 = 140,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,843.84/351,693.54 = 140,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,843.84x = 351,693.54 × 140,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,843.84x = 49,283,247,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,283,247,024.40/254,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,386.06

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