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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,685.59, 382,041.08 and 96,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,685.59, 382,041.08 and 96,926.27 is: 145,394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,685.59 : 382,041.08 = 96,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,685.59/382,041.08 = 96,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,685.59x = 382,041.08 × 96,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,685.59x = 37,029,816,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,816,386.54/254,685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,394.23

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