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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,096.80, 382,645.20 and 220,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,096.80, 382,645.20 and 220,104.80 is: 330,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,096.80 : 382,645.20 = 220,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,096.80/382,645.20 = 220,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,096.80x = 382,645.20 × 220,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,096.80x = 84,222,045,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222,045,216.96/255,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,157.20

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