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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,482.02, 381,720.60 and 154,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,482.02, 381,720.60 and 154,669.77 is: 232,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,482.02 : 381,720.60 = 154,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,482.02/381,720.60 = 154,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,482.02x = 381,720.60 × 154,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,482.02x = 59,040,637,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,040,637,406.26/254,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,003.18

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