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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,302.23, 384,591.24 and 106,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,302.23, 384,591.24 and 106,645.82 is: 160,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,302.23 : 384,591.24 = 106,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,302.23/384,591.24 = 106,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,302.23x = 384,591.24 × 106,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,302.23x = 41,015,046,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015,046,231.66/256,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,026.10

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