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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,003.81, 380,738.98 and 85,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,003.81, 380,738.98 and 85,465.62 is: 128,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,003.81 : 380,738.98 = 85,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,003.81/380,738.98 = 85,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,003.81x = 380,738.98 × 85,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,003.81x = 32,540,092,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540,092,556.54/254,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,108.68

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