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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,692.05, 383,402.90 and 113,475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,692.05, 383,402.90 and 113,475.49 is: 170,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,692.05 : 383,402.90 = 113,475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,692.05/383,402.90 = 113,475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,692.05x = 383,402.90 × 113,475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,692.05x = 43,506,831,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506,831,270.10/255,692.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,153.24

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