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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,413.22, 383,117.70 and 95,529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,413.22, 383,117.70 and 95,529.48 is: 143,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,413.22 : 383,117.70 = 95,529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,413.22/383,117.70 = 95,529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,413.22x = 383,117.70 × 95,529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,413.22x = 36,599,034,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599,034,659.80/255,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,293.42

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