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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,662.32, 381,889.44 and 110,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,662.32, 381,889.44 and 110,577.36 is: 165,820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,662.32 : 381,889.44 = 110,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,662.32/381,889.44 = 110,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,662.32x = 381,889.44 × 110,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,662.32x = 42,228,326,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,326,087.08/254,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,820.86

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