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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,893.04, 351,758.16 and 140,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,893.04, 351,758.16 and 140,164.46 is: 193,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,893.04 : 351,758.16 = 140,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,893.04/351,758.16 = 140,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,893.04x = 351,758.16 × 140,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,893.04x = 49,303,992,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,992,546.99/254,893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,430.12

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