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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,964.39, 383,647.59 and 192,580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,964.39, 383,647.59 and 192,580.85 is: 288,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,964.39 : 383,647.59 = 192,580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,964.39/383,647.59 = 192,580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,964.39x = 383,647.59 × 192,580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,964.39x = 73,883,178,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,883,178,982.65/255,964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,646.32

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