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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,465.20, 381,697.80 and 241,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,465.20, 381,697.80 and 241,343.20 is: 362,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,465.20 : 381,697.80 = 241,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,465.20/381,697.80 = 241,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,465.20x = 381,697.80 × 241,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,465.20x = 92,120,168,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,120,168,484.96/254,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,014.80

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