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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,440.70, 381,806.85 and 96,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,440.70, 381,806.85 and 96,782.30 is: 145,228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,440.70 : 381,806.85 = 96,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,440.70/381,806.85 = 96,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,440.70x = 381,806.85 × 96,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,440.70x = 36,952,145,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,145,098.76/254,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,228.91

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