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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,959.30, 382,110.90 and 155,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,959.30, 382,110.90 and 155,013.40 is: 232,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,959.30 : 382,110.90 = 155,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,959.30/382,110.90 = 155,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,959.30x = 382,110.90 × 155,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,959.30x = 59,232,309,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,309,786.06/254,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,320.65

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