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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,040.47, 382,558.19 and 95,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,040.47, 382,558.19 and 95,110.86 is: 142,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,040.47 : 382,558.19 = 95,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,040.47/382,558.19 = 95,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,040.47x = 382,558.19 × 95,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,040.47x = 36,385,438,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385,438,450.94/255,040.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,665.35

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