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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,718.71, 384,819.27 and 107,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,718.71, 384,819.27 and 107,041.65 is: 160,454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,718.71 : 384,819.27 = 107,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,718.71/384,819.27 = 107,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,718.71x = 384,819.27 × 107,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,718.71x = 41,191,689,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191,689,612.60/256,718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,454.57

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