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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.02, 381,605.85 and 94,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.02, 381,605.85 and 94,379.72 is: 141,637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.02 : 381,605.85 = 94,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.02/381,605.85 = 94,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.02x = 381,605.85 × 94,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.02x = 36,015,851,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,015,851,365.33/254,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,637.98

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