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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,735.70, 382,103.55 and 136,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,735.70, 382,103.55 and 136,637.70 is: 204,956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,735.70 : 382,103.55 = 136,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,735.70/382,103.55 = 136,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,735.70x = 382,103.55 × 136,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,735.70x = 52,209,750,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209,750,233.84/254,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,956.55

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