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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,845.28, 351,604.16 and 141,646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,845.28, 351,604.16 and 141,646.16 is: 195,425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,845.28 : 351,604.16 = 141,646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,845.28/351,604.16 = 141,646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,845.28x = 351,604.16 × 141,646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,845.28x = 49,803,379,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,803,379,104.03/254,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,425.94

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