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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,738.70, 382,108.05 and 136,640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,738.70, 382,108.05 and 136,640.70 is: 204,961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,738.70 : 382,108.05 = 136,640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,738.70/382,108.05 = 136,640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,738.70x = 382,108.05 × 136,640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,738.70x = 52,211,511,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211,511,427.64/254,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,961.05

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