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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,317.20, 381,463.81 and 94,424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,317.20, 381,463.81 and 94,424.93 is: 141,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,317.20 : 381,463.81 = 94,424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,317.20/381,463.81 = 94,424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,317.20x = 381,463.81 × 94,424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,317.20x = 36,019,692,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,019,692,843.89/254,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,632.94

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