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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,158.95, 381,004.75 and 109,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,158.95, 381,004.75 and 109,974.74 is: 164,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,158.95 : 381,004.75 = 109,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,158.95/381,004.75 = 109,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,158.95x = 381,004.75 × 109,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,158.95x = 41,900,897,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900,897,005.43/254,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,860.99

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