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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,069.20, 382,603.80 and 65,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,069.20, 382,603.80 and 65,529.20 is: 98,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,069.20 : 382,603.80 = 65,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,069.20/382,603.80 = 65,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,069.20x = 382,603.80 × 65,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,069.20x = 25,071,720,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071,720,930.96/255,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,293.80

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