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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,027.40, 384,041.10 and 89,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,027.40, 384,041.10 and 89,832.20 is: 134,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,027.40 : 384,041.10 = 89,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,027.40/384,041.10 = 89,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,027.40x = 384,041.10 × 89,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,027.40x = 34,499,256,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499,256,903.42/256,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,748.30

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