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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,496.04, 383,290.24 and 105,654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,496.04, 383,290.24 and 105,654.96 is: 158,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,496.04 : 383,290.24 = 105,654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,496.04/383,290.24 = 105,654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,496.04x = 383,290.24 × 105,654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,496.04x = 40,496,514,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,496,514,975.59/255,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,501.54

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