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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,687.60, 381,788.40 and 94,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,687.60, 381,788.40 and 94,720.70 is: 141,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,687.60 : 381,788.40 = 94,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,687.60/381,788.40 = 94,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,687.60x = 381,788.40 × 94,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,687.60x = 36,163,264,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163,264,499.88/254,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,990.68

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