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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,219.80, 382,547.64 and 105,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,219.80, 382,547.64 and 105,377.48 is: 157,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,219.80 : 382,547.64 = 105,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,219.80/382,547.64 = 105,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,219.80x = 382,547.64 × 105,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,219.80x = 40,311,906,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,311,906,283.15/255,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,949.76

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