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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,864.50, 351,713.42 and 141,687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,864.50, 351,713.42 and 141,687.25 is: 195,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,864.50 : 351,713.42 = 141,687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,864.50/351,713.42 = 141,687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,864.50x = 351,713.42 × 141,687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,864.50x = 49,833,307,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833,307,267.90/254,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,528.63

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