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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,814.20, 382,221.30 and 239,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,814.20, 382,221.30 and 239,067.80 is: 358,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,814.20 : 382,221.30 = 239,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,814.20/382,221.30 = 239,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,814.20x = 382,221.30 × 239,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,814.20x = 91,376,805,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,376,805,304.14/254,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,601.70

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