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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,506.04, 383,305.26 and 105,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,506.04, 383,305.26 and 105,664.98 is: 158,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,506.04 : 383,305.26 = 105,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,506.04/383,305.26 = 105,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,506.04x = 383,305.26 × 105,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,506.04x = 40,501,942,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,942,631.79/255,506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,516.58

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