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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,163.89, 380,997.95 and 121,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,163.89, 380,997.95 and 121,008.39 is: 181,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,163.89 : 380,997.95 = 121,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,163.89/380,997.95 = 121,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,163.89x = 380,997.95 × 121,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,163.89x = 46,103,947,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,947,917.76/254,163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,394.57

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