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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,167.43, 381,253.89 and 76,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,167.43, 381,253.89 and 76,675.98 is: 115,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,167.43 : 381,253.89 = 76,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,167.43/381,253.89 = 76,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,167.43x = 381,253.89 × 76,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,167.43x = 29,233,015,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233,015,644.56/254,167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,014.80

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