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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,241.54, 381,343.78 and 104,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,241.54, 381,343.78 and 104,441.14 is: 156,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,241.54 : 381,343.78 = 104,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,241.54/381,343.78 = 104,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,241.54x = 381,343.78 × 104,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,241.54x = 39,827,979,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,979,115.11/254,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,654.10

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