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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,488.18, 383,277.29 and 105,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,488.18, 383,277.29 and 105,644.51 is: 158,485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,488.18 : 383,277.29 = 105,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,488.18/383,277.29 = 105,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,488.18x = 383,277.29 × 105,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,488.18x = 40,491,139,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,491,139,051.57/255,488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,485.37

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