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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,168.06, 380,986.08 and 85,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,168.06, 380,986.08 and 85,630.15 is: 128,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,168.06 : 380,986.08 = 85,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,168.06/380,986.08 = 85,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,168.06x = 380,986.08 × 85,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,168.06x = 32,623,895,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,895,178.31/254,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,355.61

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