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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,354.94, 383,018.01 and 113,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,354.94, 383,018.01 and 113,159.26 is: 169,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,354.94 : 383,018.01 = 113,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,354.94/383,018.01 = 113,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,354.94x = 383,018.01 × 113,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,354.94x = 43,342,034,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,034,578.27/255,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,732.51

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