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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,222.27, 381,355.85 and 94,300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,222.27, 381,355.85 and 94,300.02 is: 141,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,222.27 : 381,355.85 = 94,300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,222.27/381,355.85 = 94,300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,222.27x = 381,355.85 × 94,300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,222.27x = 35,961,865,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961,865,059.99/254,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,458.36

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