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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,612.70, 381,919.05 and 254,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,612.70, 381,919.05 and 254,612.70 is: 381,919.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,612.70 : 381,919.05 = 254,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,612.70/381,919.05 = 254,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,612.70x = 381,919.05 × 254,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,612.70x = 97,241,440,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,241,440,501.94/254,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,919.05

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