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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,369.10, 381,607.62 and 96,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,369.10, 381,607.62 and 96,594.06 is: 144,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,369.10 : 381,607.62 = 96,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,369.10/381,607.62 = 96,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,369.10x = 381,607.62 × 96,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,369.10x = 36,861,029,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861,029,342.74/254,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,911.58

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