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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.85, 381,546.66 and 104,567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.85, 381,546.66 and 104,567.12 is: 156,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.85 : 381,546.66 = 104,567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.85/381,546.66 = 104,567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.85x = 381,546.66 × 104,567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.85x = 39,897,235,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897,235,381.82/254,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,901.62

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