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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,168.09, 381,254.87 and 76,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,168.09, 381,254.87 and 76,676.64 is: 115,015.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,168.09 : 381,254.87 = 76,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,168.09/381,254.87 = 76,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,168.09x = 381,254.87 × 76,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,168.09x = 29,233,342,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233,342,031.85/254,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,015.79

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