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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,539.64, 383,050.26 and 122,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,539.64, 383,050.26 and 122,224.44 is: 183,212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,539.64 : 383,050.26 = 122,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,539.64/383,050.26 = 122,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,539.64x = 383,050.26 × 122,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,539.64x = 46,818,103,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,103,520.35/255,539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,212.68

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