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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,853.44, 382,066.32 and 112,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,853.44, 382,066.32 and 112,675.76 is: 168,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,853.44 : 382,066.32 = 112,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,853.44/382,066.32 = 112,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,853.44x = 382,066.32 × 112,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,853.44x = 43,049,612,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049,612,976.40/254,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,919.10

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