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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,113.48, 384,170.22 and 98,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,113.48, 384,170.22 and 98,255.76 is: 147,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,113.48 : 384,170.22 = 98,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,113.48/384,170.22 = 98,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,113.48x = 384,170.22 × 98,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,113.48x = 37,746,936,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,936,935.47/256,113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,383.64

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