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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,567.53, 381,998.18 and 136,304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,567.53, 381,998.18 and 136,304.83 is: 204,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,567.53 : 381,998.18 = 136,304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,567.53/381,998.18 = 136,304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,567.53x = 381,998.18 × 136,304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,567.53x = 52,068,196,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068,196,985.21/254,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,535.89

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