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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,672.80, 383,509.20 and 193,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,672.80, 383,509.20 and 193,464.80 is: 290,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,672.80 : 383,509.20 = 193,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,672.80/383,509.20 = 193,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,672.80x = 383,509.20 × 193,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,672.80x = 74,195,530,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,195,530,676.16/255,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,197.20

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