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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,828.02, 382,537.30 and 136,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,828.02, 382,537.30 and 136,730.02 is: 205,253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,828.02 : 382,537.30 = 136,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,828.02/382,537.30 = 136,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,828.02x = 382,537.30 × 136,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,828.02x = 52,304,332,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,332,679.75/254,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,253.46

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