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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,151.07, 352,085.60 and 147,728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,151.07, 352,085.60 and 147,728.37 is: 203,851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,151.07 : 352,085.60 = 147,728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,151.07/352,085.60 = 147,728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,151.07x = 352,085.60 × 147,728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,151.07x = 52,013,031,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013,031,049.83/255,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,851.91

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