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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,651.16, 381,845.34 and 114,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,651.16, 381,845.34 and 114,289.68 is: 171,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,651.16 : 381,845.34 = 114,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,651.16/381,845.34 = 114,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,651.16x = 381,845.34 × 114,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,651.16x = 43,640,981,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640,981,718.09/254,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,375.55

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