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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,406.20, 381,609.30 and 223,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,406.20, 381,609.30 and 223,302.20 is: 334,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,406.20 : 381,609.30 = 223,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,406.20/381,609.30 = 223,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,406.20x = 381,609.30 × 223,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,406.20x = 85,214,196,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214,196,230.46/254,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,953.30

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