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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,637.16, 384,747.57 and 106,989.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,637.16, 384,747.57 and 106,989.66 is: 160,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,637.16 : 384,747.57 = 106,989.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,637.16/384,747.57 = 106,989.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,637.16x = 384,747.57 × 106,989.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,637.16x = 41,164,011,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,011,700.13/256,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,397.71

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