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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,129.51, 381,096.99 and 85,604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,129.51, 381,096.99 and 85,604.55 is: 128,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,129.51 : 381,096.99 = 85,604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,129.51/381,096.99 = 85,604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,129.51x = 381,096.99 × 85,604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,129.51x = 32,623,636,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,636,335.30/254,129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,374.06

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