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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,852.10, 382,276.80 and 65,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,852.10, 382,276.80 and 65,312.10 is: 97,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,852.10 : 382,276.80 = 65,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,852.10/382,276.80 = 65,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,852.10x = 382,276.80 × 65,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,852.10x = 24,967,300,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,300,589.28/254,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,967.80

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