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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,194.73, 382,792.03 and 254,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,194.73, 382,792.03 and 254,825.64 is: 382,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,194.73 : 382,792.03 = 254,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,194.73/382,792.03 = 254,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,194.73x = 382,792.03 × 254,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,194.73x = 97,545,223,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,545,223,394.59/255,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,238.39

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