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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,070.76, 352,036.14 and 147,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,070.76, 352,036.14 and 147,710.92 is: 203,863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,070.76 : 352,036.14 = 147,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,070.76/352,036.14 = 147,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,070.76x = 352,036.14 × 147,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,070.76x = 51,999,582,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,999,582,112.65/255,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,863.36

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