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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,131.67, 380,949.63 and 120,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,131.67, 380,949.63 and 120,976.16 is: 181,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,131.67 : 380,949.63 = 120,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,131.67/380,949.63 = 120,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,131.67x = 380,949.63 × 120,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,131.67x = 46,085,823,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085,823,390.82/254,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,346.24

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