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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,037.31, 382,556.27 and 95,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,037.31, 382,556.27 and 95,110.81 is: 142,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,037.31 : 382,556.27 = 95,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,037.31/382,556.27 = 95,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,037.31x = 382,556.27 × 95,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,037.31x = 36,385,235,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385,235,456.67/255,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,666.32

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