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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,836.63, 382,252.51 and 67,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,836.63, 382,252.51 and 67,848.13 is: 101,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,836.63 : 382,252.51 = 67,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,836.63/382,252.51 = 67,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,836.63x = 382,252.51 × 67,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,836.63x = 25,935,117,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,117,991.31/254,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,771.55

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