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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,069.35, 352,026.02 and 146,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,069.35, 352,026.02 and 146,212.64 is: 201,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,069.35 : 352,026.02 = 146,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,069.35/352,026.02 = 146,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,069.35x = 352,026.02 × 146,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,069.35x = 51,470,652,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470,652,338.29/255,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,790.82

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