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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,106.42, 380,851.94 and 141,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,106.42, 380,851.94 and 141,667.24 is: 212,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,106.42 : 380,851.94 = 141,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,106.42/380,851.94 = 141,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,106.42x = 380,851.94 × 141,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,106.42x = 53,954,243,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,243,188.45/254,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,329.32

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