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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,639.58, 380,090.24 and 235,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,639.58, 380,090.24 and 235,873.50 is: 352,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,639.58 : 380,090.24 = 235,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,639.58/380,090.24 = 235,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,639.58x = 380,090.24 × 235,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,639.58x = 89,653,214,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653,214,045.27/254,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,078.86

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