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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,222.02, 352,226.70 and 147,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,222.02, 352,226.70 and 147,793.92 is: 203,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,222.02 : 352,226.70 = 147,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,222.02/352,226.70 = 147,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,222.02x = 352,226.70 × 147,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,222.02x = 52,056,964,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056,964,721.66/255,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,967.37

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