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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,409.19, 381,621.87 and 127,980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,409.19, 381,621.87 and 127,980.34 is: 191,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,409.19 : 381,621.87 = 127,980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,409.19/381,621.87 = 127,980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,409.19x = 381,621.87 × 127,980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,409.19x = 48,840,094,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,840,094,765.93/254,409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,974.57

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