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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,269.60, 352,368.41 and 200,679.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,269.60, 352,368.41 and 200,679.35 is: 277,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,269.60 : 352,368.41 = 200,679.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,269.60/352,368.41 = 200,679.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,269.60x = 352,368.41 × 200,679.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,269.60x = 70,713,063,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,713,063,680.57/255,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,013.26

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