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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,752.74, 382,129.09 and 114,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,752.74, 382,129.09 and 114,347.34 is: 171,521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,752.74 : 382,129.09 = 114,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,752.74/382,129.09 = 114,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,752.74x = 382,129.09 × 114,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,752.74x = 43,695,444,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695,444,978.12/254,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,521.00

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