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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,028.27, 381,042.51 and 94,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,028.27, 381,042.51 and 94,159.18 is: 141,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,028.27 : 381,042.51 = 94,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,028.27/381,042.51 = 94,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,028.27x = 381,042.51 × 94,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,028.27x = 35,878,650,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878,650,286.74/254,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,238.81

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