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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,145.62, 382,804.53 and 112,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,145.62, 382,804.53 and 112,971.48 is: 169,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,145.62 : 382,804.53 = 112,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,145.62/382,804.53 = 112,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,145.62x = 382,804.53 × 112,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,145.62x = 43,245,996,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,996,311.02/255,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,495.35

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