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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,220.33, 382,801.34 and 68,246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,220.33, 382,801.34 and 68,246.41 is: 102,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,220.33 : 382,801.34 = 68,246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,220.33/382,801.34 = 68,246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,220.33x = 382,801.34 × 68,246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,220.33x = 26,124,816,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,816,856.96/255,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,361.82

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