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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,108.80, 384,163.20 and 225,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,108.80, 384,163.20 and 225,004.80 is: 337,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,108.80 : 384,163.20 = 225,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,108.80/384,163.20 = 225,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,108.80x = 384,163.20 × 225,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,108.80x = 86,438,563,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,438,563,983.36/256,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,507.20

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