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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,119.29, 381,181.89 and 76,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,119.29, 381,181.89 and 76,627.83 is: 114,942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,119.29 : 381,181.89 = 76,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,119.29/381,181.89 = 76,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,119.29x = 381,181.89 × 76,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,119.29x = 29,209,141,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209,141,066.00/254,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,942.64

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