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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,015.27, 381,050.58 and 111,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,015.27, 381,050.58 and 111,799.44 is: 167,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,015.27 : 381,050.58 = 111,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,015.27/381,050.58 = 111,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,015.27x = 381,050.58 × 111,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,015.27x = 42,601,241,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,241,246.05/254,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,711.34

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