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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,994.32, 383,908.04 and 121,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,994.32, 383,908.04 and 121,045.04 is: 181,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,994.32 : 383,908.04 = 121,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,994.32/383,908.04 = 121,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,994.32x = 383,908.04 × 121,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,994.32x = 46,470,164,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470,164,058.12/255,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,528.11

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