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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,382.22, 381,587.37 and 76,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,382.22, 381,587.37 and 76,884.76 is: 115,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,382.22 : 381,587.37 = 76,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,382.22/381,587.37 = 76,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,382.22x = 381,587.37 × 76,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,382.22x = 29,338,253,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,338,253,361.48/254,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,331.38

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