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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,039.76, 381,059.82 and 64,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,039.76, 381,059.82 and 64,514.34 is: 96,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,039.76 : 381,059.82 = 64,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,039.76/381,059.82 = 64,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,039.76x = 381,059.82 × 64,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,039.76x = 24,583,822,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583,822,787.82/254,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,771.56

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