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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,013.29, 380,971.35 and 127,618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,013.29, 380,971.35 and 127,618.51 is: 191,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,013.29 : 380,971.35 = 127,618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,013.29/380,971.35 = 127,618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,013.29x = 380,971.35 × 127,618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,013.29x = 48,618,996,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618,996,039.69/254,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,403.36

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