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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,063.30, 382,266.90 and 155,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,063.30, 382,266.90 and 155,117.40 is: 232,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,063.30 : 382,266.90 = 155,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,063.30/382,266.90 = 155,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,063.30x = 382,266.90 × 155,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,063.30x = 59,296,247,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,296,247,634.06/255,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,476.60

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