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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,784.44, 352,870.44 and 243,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,784.44, 352,870.44 and 243,926.04 is: 336,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,784.44 : 352,870.44 = 243,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,784.44/352,870.44 = 243,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,784.44x = 352,870.44 × 243,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,784.44x = 86,074,289,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,074,289,062.26/255,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,511.04

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