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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.71, 381,192.05 and 96,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.71, 381,192.05 and 96,467.25 is: 144,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.71 : 381,192.05 = 96,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.71/381,192.05 = 96,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.71x = 381,192.05 × 96,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.71x = 36,772,548,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772,548,303.03/254,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,644.14

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