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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,464.80, 383,433.72 and 129,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,464.80, 383,433.72 and 129,194.44 is: 193,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,464.80 : 383,433.72 = 129,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,464.80/383,433.72 = 129,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,464.80x = 383,433.72 × 129,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,464.80x = 49,537,504,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,504,732.52/255,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,911.27

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