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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,195.28, 381,044.88 and 121,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,195.28, 381,044.88 and 121,039.68 is: 181,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,195.28 : 381,044.88 = 121,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,195.28/381,044.88 = 121,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,195.28x = 381,044.88 × 121,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,195.28x = 46,121,550,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121,550,340.84/254,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,441.41

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