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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,250.17, 382,846.23 and 68,276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,250.17, 382,846.23 and 68,276.25 is: 102,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,250.17 : 382,846.23 = 68,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,250.17/382,846.23 = 68,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,250.17x = 382,846.23 × 68,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,250.17x = 26,139,304,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,304,911.04/255,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,406.61

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