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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,109.80, 384,164.70 and 225,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,109.80, 384,164.70 and 225,005.80 is: 337,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,109.80 : 384,164.70 = 225,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,109.80/384,164.70 = 225,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,109.80x = 384,164.70 × 225,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,109.80x = 86,439,285,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,439,285,655.26/256,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,508.70

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