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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,252.03, 382,836.02 and 95,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,252.03, 382,836.02 and 95,285.94 is: 142,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,252.03 : 382,836.02 = 95,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,252.03/382,836.02 = 95,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,252.03x = 382,836.02 × 95,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,252.03x = 36,478,889,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478,889,555.13/255,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,913.22

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