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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,852.02, 382,324.11 and 105,008.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,852.02, 382,324.11 and 105,008.95 is: 157,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,852.02 : 382,324.11 = 105,008.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,852.02/382,324.11 = 105,008.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,852.02x = 382,324.11 × 105,008.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,852.02x = 40,147,453,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147,453,350.78/254,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,532.41

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