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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,205.96, 380,844.19 and 119,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,205.96, 380,844.19 and 119,022.02 is: 178,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,205.96 : 380,844.19 = 119,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,205.96/380,844.19 = 119,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,205.96x = 380,844.19 × 119,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,205.96x = 45,328,844,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,844,799.06/254,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,315.43

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