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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,066.11, 351,994.17 and 146,168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,066.11, 351,994.17 and 146,168.29 is: 201,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,066.11 : 351,994.17 = 146,168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,066.11/351,994.17 = 146,168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,066.11x = 351,994.17 × 146,168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,066.11x = 51,450,385,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,450,385,918.87/255,066.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,713.92

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