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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,312.41, 352,324.77 and 140,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,312.41, 352,324.77 and 140,590.16 is: 194,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,312.41 : 352,324.77 = 140,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,312.41/352,324.77 = 140,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,312.41x = 352,324.77 × 140,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,312.41x = 49,533,395,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533,395,786.26/255,312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,010.92

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