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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,734.60, 381,858.90 and 94,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,734.60, 381,858.90 and 94,767.70 is: 142,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,734.60 : 381,858.90 = 94,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,734.60/381,858.90 = 94,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,734.60x = 381,858.90 × 94,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,734.60x = 36,187,889,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187,889,677.53/254,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,061.15

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