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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,297.13, 352,312.66 and 140,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,297.13, 352,312.66 and 140,586.45 is: 194,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,297.13 : 352,312.66 = 140,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,297.13/352,312.66 = 140,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,297.13x = 352,312.66 × 140,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,297.13x = 49,530,386,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530,386,159.46/255,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,010.74

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