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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,310.62, 381,401.68 and 94,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,310.62, 381,401.68 and 94,298.62 is: 141,424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,310.62 : 381,401.68 = 94,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,310.62/381,401.68 = 94,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,310.62x = 381,401.68 × 94,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,310.62x = 35,965,652,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965,652,089.68/254,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,424.11

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