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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,979.70, 351,872.34 and 141,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,979.70, 351,872.34 and 141,802.44 is: 195,687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,979.70 : 351,872.34 = 141,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,979.70/351,872.34 = 141,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,979.70x = 351,872.34 × 141,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,979.70x = 49,896,356,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896,356,380.51/254,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,687.56

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