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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,782.38, 384,964.88 and 107,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,782.38, 384,964.88 and 107,134.16 is: 160,614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,782.38 : 384,964.88 = 107,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,782.38/384,964.88 = 107,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,782.38x = 384,964.88 × 107,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,782.38x = 41,242,889,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242,889,048.30/256,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,614.17

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