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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,217.01, 381,325.98 and 104,352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,217.01, 381,325.98 and 104,352.85 is: 156,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,217.01 : 381,325.98 = 104,352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,217.01/381,325.98 = 104,352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,217.01x = 381,325.98 × 104,352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,217.01x = 39,792,452,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,452,792.04/254,217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,529.47

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