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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,300.40, 381,669.30 and 112,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,300.40, 381,669.30 and 112,364.10 is: 168,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,300.40 : 381,669.30 = 112,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,300.40/381,669.30 = 112,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,300.40x = 381,669.30 × 112,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,300.40x = 42,885,927,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,927,392.13/254,300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,642.78

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