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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,294.92, 352,354.23 and 147,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,294.92, 352,354.23 and 147,864.92 is: 204,080.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,294.92 : 352,354.23 = 147,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,294.92/352,354.23 = 147,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,294.92x = 352,354.23 × 147,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,294.92x = 52,100,828,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,828,268.84/255,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,080.94

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