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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,169.48, 380,988.18 and 85,631.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,169.48, 380,988.18 and 85,631.57 is: 128,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,169.48 : 380,988.18 = 85,631.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,169.48/380,988.18 = 85,631.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,169.48x = 380,988.18 × 85,631.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,169.48x = 32,624,614,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,614,099.90/254,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,357.72

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