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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,070.35, 352,027.40 and 146,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,070.35, 352,027.40 and 146,213.64 is: 201,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,070.35 : 352,027.40 = 146,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,070.35/352,027.40 = 146,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,070.35x = 352,027.40 × 146,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,070.35x = 51,471,207,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,207,533.74/255,070.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,792.20

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