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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,264.75, 383,026.32 and 105,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,264.75, 383,026.32 and 105,612.44 is: 158,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,264.75 : 383,026.32 = 105,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,264.75/383,026.32 = 105,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,264.75x = 383,026.32 × 105,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,264.75x = 40,452,342,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452,342,324.29/255,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,472.11

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