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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,170.96, 381,259.19 and 76,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,170.96, 381,259.19 and 76,679.52 is: 115,020.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,170.96 : 381,259.19 = 76,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,170.96/381,259.19 = 76,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,170.96x = 381,259.19 × 76,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,170.96x = 29,234,771,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,771,684.79/254,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,020.11

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