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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,995.58, 354,686.96 and 155,076.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,995.58, 354,686.96 and 155,076.05 is: 214,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,995.58 : 354,686.96 = 155,076.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,995.58/354,686.96 = 155,076.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,995.58x = 354,686.96 × 155,076.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,995.58x = 55,003,452,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,003,452,743.31/256,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,024.90

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