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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,495.16, 527,954.48 and 255,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,495.16, 527,954.48 and 255,170.44 is: 352,209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,495.16 : 527,954.48 = 255,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,495.16/527,954.48 = 255,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,495.16x = 527,954.48 × 255,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,495.16x = 134,718,376,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,718,376,961.57/382,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,209.36

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