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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,976.30, 382,136.40 and 155,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,976.30, 382,136.40 and 155,030.40 is: 232,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,976.30 : 382,136.40 = 155,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,976.30/382,136.40 = 155,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,976.30x = 382,136.40 × 155,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,976.30x = 59,242,758,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242,758,946.56/254,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,346.14

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