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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,163.80, 381,248.44 and 76,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,163.80, 381,248.44 and 76,672.35 is: 115,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,163.80 : 381,248.44 = 76,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,163.80/381,248.44 = 76,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,163.80x = 381,248.44 × 76,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,163.80x = 29,231,214,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,214,305.19/254,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,009.35

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