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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,537.02, 381,803.10 and 154,724.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,537.02, 381,803.10 and 154,724.77 is: 232,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,537.02 : 381,803.10 = 154,724.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,537.02/381,803.10 = 154,724.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,537.02x = 381,803.10 × 154,724.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,537.02x = 59,074,396,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,074,396,832.79/254,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,085.68

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