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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,964.48, 351,822.40 and 141,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,964.48, 351,822.40 and 141,780.48 is: 195,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,964.48 : 351,822.40 = 141,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,964.48/351,822.40 = 141,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,964.48x = 351,822.40 × 141,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,964.48x = 49,881,548,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881,548,746.75/254,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,641.17

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