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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,343.72, 383,076.24 and 128,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,343.72, 383,076.24 and 128,672.68 is: 193,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,343.72 : 383,076.24 = 128,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,343.72/383,076.24 = 128,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,343.72x = 383,076.24 × 128,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,343.72x = 49,291,446,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,446,445.12/255,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,039.59

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