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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,743.70, 382,115.55 and 136,645.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,743.70, 382,115.55 and 136,645.70 is: 204,968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,743.70 : 382,115.55 = 136,645.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,743.70/382,115.55 = 136,645.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,743.70x = 382,115.55 × 136,645.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,743.70x = 52,214,446,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214,446,810.64/254,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,968.55

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