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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,903.44, 383,690.93 and 106,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,903.44, 383,690.93 and 106,247.03 is: 159,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,903.44 : 383,690.93 = 106,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,903.44/383,690.93 = 106,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,903.44x = 383,690.93 × 106,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,903.44x = 40,766,021,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766,021,219.20/255,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,302.36

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