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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,768.89, 383,654.63 and 66,215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,768.89, 383,654.63 and 66,215.97 is: 99,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,768.89 : 383,654.63 = 66,215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,768.89/383,654.63 = 66,215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,768.89x = 383,654.63 × 66,215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,768.89x = 25,404,062,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,062,184.49/255,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,324.28

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