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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,213.39, 380,926.22 and 160,522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,213.39, 380,926.22 and 160,522.31 is: 240,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,213.39 : 380,926.22 = 160,522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,213.39/380,926.22 = 160,522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,213.39x = 380,926.22 × 160,522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,213.39x = 61,147,156,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,147,156,923.67/254,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,534.76

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