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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,108.42, 380,854.94 and 141,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,108.42, 380,854.94 and 141,669.24 is: 212,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,108.42 : 380,854.94 = 141,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,108.42/380,854.94 = 141,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,108.42x = 380,854.94 × 141,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,108.42x = 53,955,429,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,429,900.05/254,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,332.32

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