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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,443.80, 381,665.70 and 215,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,443.80, 381,665.70 and 215,077.80 is: 322,616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,443.80 : 381,665.70 = 215,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,443.80/381,665.70 = 215,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,443.80x = 381,665.70 × 215,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,443.80x = 82,087,819,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,087,819,091.46/254,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,616.70

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