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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,733.60, 385,166.20 and 106,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,733.60, 385,166.20 and 106,924.08 is: 160,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,733.60 : 385,166.20 = 106,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,733.60/385,166.20 = 106,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,733.60x = 385,166.20 × 106,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,733.60x = 41,183,541,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183,541,582.10/256,733.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,413.52

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