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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,730.60, 381,852.90 and 94,763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,730.60, 381,852.90 and 94,763.70 is: 142,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,730.60 : 381,852.90 = 94,763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,730.60/381,852.90 = 94,763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,730.60x = 381,852.90 × 94,763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,730.60x = 36,185,793,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,793,659.73/254,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,055.15

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