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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,328.60, 381,492.90 and 76,817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,328.60, 381,492.90 and 76,817.10 is: 115,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,328.60 : 381,492.90 = 76,817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,328.60/381,492.90 = 76,817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,328.60x = 381,492.90 × 76,817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,328.60x = 29,305,178,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,305,178,248.59/254,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,225.65

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