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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,522.14, 383,008.02 and 122,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,522.14, 383,008.02 and 122,118.80 is: 183,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,522.14 : 383,008.02 = 122,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,522.14/383,008.02 = 122,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,522.14x = 383,008.02 × 122,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,522.14x = 46,772,479,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772,479,792.78/255,522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,046.68

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