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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,284.80, 381,427.20 and 67,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,284.80, 381,427.20 and 67,315.20 is: 100,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,284.80 : 381,427.20 = 67,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,284.80/381,427.20 = 67,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,284.80x = 381,427.20 × 67,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,284.80x = 25,675,848,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,848,253.44/254,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,972.80

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