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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,136.24, 381,058.56 and 96,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,136.24, 381,058.56 and 96,264 is: 144,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,136.24 : 381,058.56 = 96,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,136.24/381,058.56 = 96,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,136.24x = 381,058.56 × 96,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,136.24x = 36,682,221,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682,221,219.84/254,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,340.77

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