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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,200.53, 381,303.74 and 76,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,200.53, 381,303.74 and 76,709.08 is: 115,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,200.53 : 381,303.74 = 76,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,200.53/381,303.74 = 76,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,200.53x = 381,303.74 × 76,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,200.53x = 29,249,459,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249,459,095.96/254,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,064.51

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