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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,222.16, 381,433.68 and 96,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,222.16, 381,433.68 and 96,492.48 is: 144,776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,222.16 : 381,433.68 = 96,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,222.16/381,433.68 = 96,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,222.16x = 381,433.68 × 96,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,222.16x = 36,805,481,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805,481,738.73/254,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,776.84

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