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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,910.74, 351,774.69 and 141,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,910.74, 351,774.69 and 141,732.50 is: 195,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,910.74 : 351,774.69 = 141,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,910.74/351,774.69 = 141,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,910.74x = 351,774.69 × 141,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,910.74x = 49,857,906,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857,906,250.43/254,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,589.67

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