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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,127.81, 380,710.57 and 169,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,127.81, 380,710.57 and 169,633.20 is: 254,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.81 : 380,710.57 = 169,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.81/380,710.57 = 169,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.81x = 380,710.57 × 169,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.81x = 64,581,152,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,152,262.92/254,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,128.63

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