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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.72, 381,196.26 and 76,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.72, 381,196.26 and 76,683.48 is: 114,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.72 : 381,196.26 = 76,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.72/381,196.26 = 76,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.72x = 381,196.26 × 76,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.72x = 29,231,455,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,455,779.78/254,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,980.48

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