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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,052.16, 381,078.39 and 64,526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,052.16, 381,078.39 and 64,526.74 is: 96,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052.16 : 381,078.39 = 64,526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052.16/381,078.39 = 64,526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052.16x = 381,078.39 × 64,526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052.16x = 24,589,745,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,745,480.43/254,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,790.15

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