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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,499.84, 381,619.26 and 134,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,499.84, 381,619.26 and 134,621.52 is: 201,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,499.84 : 381,619.26 = 134,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,499.84/381,619.26 = 134,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,499.84x = 381,619.26 × 134,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,499.84x = 51,374,164,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,374,164,842.48/254,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,863.25

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