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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,089.32, 381,055.95 and 175,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,089.32, 381,055.95 and 175,707.24 is: 263,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,089.32 : 381,055.95 = 175,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,089.32/381,055.95 = 175,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,089.32x = 381,055.95 × 175,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,089.32x = 66,954,289,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,954,289,260.08/254,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,506.90

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