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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,498.60, 381,504.90 and 94,531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,498.60, 381,504.90 and 94,531.70 is: 141,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,498.60 : 381,504.90 = 94,531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,498.60/381,504.90 = 94,531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,498.60x = 381,504.90 × 94,531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,498.60x = 36,064,306,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,064,306,755.33/254,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,707.29

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