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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,914.40, 351,780.72 and 141,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,914.40, 351,780.72 and 141,730.40 is: 195,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,914.40 : 351,780.72 = 141,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,914.40/351,780.72 = 141,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,914.40x = 351,780.72 × 141,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,914.40x = 49,858,022,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,022,157.89/254,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,587.31

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