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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,561.22, 381,860.96 and 77,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,561.22, 381,860.96 and 77,082.53 is: 115,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,561.22 : 381,860.96 = 77,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,561.22/381,860.96 = 77,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,561.22x = 381,860.96 × 77,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,561.22x = 29,434,806,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434,806,610.31/254,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,629.58

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