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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,030.80, 384,046.20 and 256,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,030.80, 384,046.20 and 256,030.80 is: 384,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,030.80 : 384,046.20 = 256,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,030.80/384,046.20 = 256,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,030.80x = 384,046.20 × 256,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,030.80x = 98,327,655,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,327,655,822.96/256,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,046.20

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