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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,182.13, 352,151.54 and 147,757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,182.13, 352,151.54 and 147,757.90 is: 203,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,182.13 : 352,151.54 = 147,757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,182.13/352,151.54 = 147,757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,182.13x = 352,151.54 × 147,757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,182.13x = 52,033,172,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033,172,032.17/255,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,906.02

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