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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,663.32, 381,890.94 and 110,578.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,663.32, 381,890.94 and 110,578.36 is: 165,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,663.32 : 381,890.94 = 110,578.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,663.32/381,890.94 = 110,578.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,663.32x = 381,890.94 × 110,578.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,663.32x = 42,228,873,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,873,844.06/254,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,822.36

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