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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.90, 381,342.12 and 62,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.90, 381,342.12 and 62,106.06 is: 93,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.90 : 381,342.12 = 62,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.90/381,342.12 = 62,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.90x = 381,342.12 × 62,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.90x = 23,683,656,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,656,585.25/254,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,158.42

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