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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,491.80, 382,029.30 and 136,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,491.80, 382,029.30 and 136,102.20 is: 204,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,491.80 : 382,029.30 = 136,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,491.80/382,029.30 = 136,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,491.80x = 382,029.30 × 136,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,491.80x = 51,995,028,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995,028,194.46/254,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,309.25

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