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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,487.42, 381,611.25 and 94,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,487.42, 381,611.25 and 94,452.48 is: 141,634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,487.42 : 381,611.25 = 94,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,487.42/381,611.25 = 94,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,487.42x = 381,611.25 × 94,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,487.42x = 36,044,128,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,128,958.40/254,487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,634.23

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