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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,734.20, 382,101.30 and 136,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,734.20, 382,101.30 and 136,636.20 is: 204,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,734.20 : 382,101.30 = 136,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,734.20/382,101.30 = 136,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,734.20x = 382,101.30 × 136,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,734.20x = 52,208,869,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,208,869,647.06/254,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,954.30

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