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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,597.54, 381,335.46 and 169,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,597.54, 381,335.46 and 169,961.24 is: 254,567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,597.54 : 381,335.46 = 169,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,597.54/381,335.46 = 169,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,597.54x = 381,335.46 × 169,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,597.54x = 64,812,245,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,245,730.89/254,597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,567.45

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