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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,152.12, 380,980.32 and 120,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,152.12, 380,980.32 and 120,996.62 is: 181,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,152.12 : 380,980.32 = 120,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,152.12/380,980.32 = 120,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,152.12x = 380,980.32 × 120,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,152.12x = 46,097,332,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,097,332,219.57/254,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,376.93

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