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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,310.45, 380,582.69 and 158,208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,310.45, 380,582.69 and 158,208.21 is: 236,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,310.45 : 380,582.69 = 158,208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,310.45/380,582.69 = 158,208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,310.45x = 380,582.69 × 158,208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,310.45x = 60,211,305,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211,305,350.84/254,310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,763.00

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