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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,216.25, 382,795.19 and 68,242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,216.25, 382,795.19 and 68,242.33 is: 102,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,216.25 : 382,795.19 = 68,242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,216.25/382,795.19 = 68,242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,216.25x = 382,795.19 × 68,242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,216.25x = 26,122,835,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,835,678.39/255,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,355.69

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