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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,582.82, 381,770.19 and 110,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,582.82, 381,770.19 and 110,497.86 is: 165,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,582.82 : 381,770.19 = 110,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,582.82/381,770.19 = 110,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,582.82x = 381,770.19 × 110,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,582.82x = 42,184,789,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184,789,006.79/254,582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,701.63

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