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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,167.77, 380,985.63 and 85,629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,167.77, 380,985.63 and 85,629.85 is: 128,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,167.77 : 380,985.63 = 85,629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,167.77/380,985.63 = 85,629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,167.77x = 380,985.63 × 85,629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,167.77x = 32,623,742,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,742,349.06/254,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,355.15

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