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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,702.30, 383,552.91 and 68,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,702.30, 383,552.91 and 68,713.80 is: 103,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,702.30 : 383,552.91 = 68,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,702.30/383,552.91 = 68,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,702.30x = 383,552.91 × 68,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,702.30x = 26,355,377,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,377,947.16/255,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,070.55

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