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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,857.98, 382,296.69 and 130,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,857.98, 382,296.69 and 130,053.18 is: 195,084.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,857.98 : 382,296.69 = 130,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,857.98/382,296.69 = 130,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,857.98x = 382,296.69 × 130,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,857.98x = 49,718,900,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718,900,237.97/254,857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,084.73

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