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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,412.22, 383,116.20 and 95,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,412.22, 383,116.20 and 95,528.48 is: 143,291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,412.22 : 383,116.20 = 95,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,412.22/383,116.20 = 95,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,412.22x = 383,116.20 × 95,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,412.22x = 36,598,508,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,598,508,249.38/255,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,291.92

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