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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,259.74, 381,377.24 and 94,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,259.74, 381,377.24 and 94,366.82 is: 141,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,259.74 : 381,377.24 = 94,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,259.74/381,377.24 = 94,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,259.74x = 381,377.24 × 94,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,259.74x = 35,989,357,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,357,359.18/254,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,545.64

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