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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,301.33, 382,922.79 and 68,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,301.33, 382,922.79 and 68,327.41 is: 102,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,301.33 : 382,922.79 = 68,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,301.33/382,922.79 = 68,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,301.33x = 382,922.79 × 68,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,301.33x = 26,164,122,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,122,470.67/255,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,483.30

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