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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,031.60, 380,969.56 and 175,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,031.60, 380,969.56 and 175,649.52 is: 263,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,031.60 : 380,969.56 = 175,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,031.60/380,969.56 = 175,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,031.60x = 380,969.56 × 175,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,031.60x = 66,917,120,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917,120,348.61/254,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,420.46

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