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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,825.76, 382,236.48 and 65,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,825.76, 382,236.48 and 65,285.76 is: 97,928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,825.76 : 382,236.48 = 65,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,825.76/382,236.48 = 65,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,825.76x = 382,236.48 × 65,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,825.76x = 24,954,599,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,954,599,096.52/254,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,928.09

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