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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,676.60, 381,917.70 and 77,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,676.60, 381,917.70 and 77,124.60 is: 115,657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,676.60 : 381,917.70 = 77,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,676.60/381,917.70 = 77,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,676.60x = 381,917.70 × 77,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,676.60x = 29,455,249,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,249,845.42/254,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,657.46

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