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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,005.60, 380,979.18 and 67,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,005.60, 380,979.18 and 67,031.68 is: 100,539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,005.60 : 380,979.18 = 67,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,005.60/380,979.18 = 67,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,005.60x = 380,979.18 × 67,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,005.60x = 25,537,674,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,674,480.42/254,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,539.81

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