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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,913.80, 385,370.70 and 256,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,913.80, 385,370.70 and 256,913.80 is: 385,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,913.80 : 385,370.70 = 256,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,913.80/385,370.70 = 256,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,913.80x = 385,370.70 × 256,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,913.80x = 99,007,050,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,050,945.66/256,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,370.70

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