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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,133.32, 380,718.82 and 169,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,133.32, 380,718.82 and 169,638.70 is: 254,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,133.32 : 380,718.82 = 169,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,133.32/380,718.82 = 169,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,133.32x = 380,718.82 × 169,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,133.32x = 64,584,645,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584,645,690.33/254,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,136.87

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