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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,106.04, 381,194.25 and 85,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,106.04, 381,194.25 and 85,674.58 is: 128,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,106.04 : 381,194.25 = 85,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,106.04/381,194.25 = 85,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,106.04x = 381,194.25 × 85,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,106.04x = 32,658,657,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658,657,267.17/254,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,523.73

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