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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,645.04, 385,033.20 and 106,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,645.04, 385,033.20 and 106,835.52 is: 160,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,645.04 : 385,033.20 = 106,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,645.04/385,033.20 = 106,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,645.04x = 385,033.20 × 106,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,645.04x = 41,135,222,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,222,139.26/256,645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,280.60

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