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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,973.90, 382,484.88 and 75,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,973.90, 382,484.88 and 75,059.46 is: 112,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,973.90 : 382,484.88 = 75,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,973.90/382,484.88 = 75,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,973.90x = 382,484.88 × 75,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,973.90x = 28,709,108,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,108,550.96/254,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,596.26

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