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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,892.60, 382,337.55 and 65,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,892.60, 382,337.55 and 65,352.60 is: 98,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,892.60 : 382,337.55 = 65,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,892.60/382,337.55 = 65,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,892.60x = 382,337.55 × 65,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,892.60x = 24,986,752,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986,752,970.13/254,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,028.55

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