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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,026.09, 380,291.73 and 169,576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,026.09, 380,291.73 and 169,576.81 is: 253,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,026.09 : 380,291.73 = 169,576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,026.09/380,291.73 = 169,576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,026.09x = 380,291.73 × 169,576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,026.09x = 64,488,658,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488,658,442.78/254,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,866.28

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