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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,218.14, 381,091.74 and 94,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,218.14, 381,091.74 and 94,204.98 is: 141,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,218.14 : 381,091.74 = 94,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,218.14/381,091.74 = 94,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,218.14x = 381,091.74 × 94,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,218.14x = 35,900,739,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900,739,744.87/254,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,220.21

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