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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,147.34, 381,157.02 and 104,428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,147.34, 381,157.02 and 104,428.98 is: 156,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,147.34 : 381,157.02 = 104,428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,147.34/381,157.02 = 104,428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,147.34x = 381,157.02 × 104,428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,147.34x = 39,803,838,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803,838,818.44/254,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,617.18

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