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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,844.65, 351,694.64 and 140,132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,844.65, 351,694.64 and 140,132.03 is: 193,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,844.65 : 351,694.64 = 140,132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,844.65/351,694.64 = 140,132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,844.65x = 351,694.64 × 140,132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,844.65x = 49,283,681,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,283,681,384.19/254,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,387.16

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