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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,313.41, 352,326.15 and 140,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,313.41, 352,326.15 and 140,591.16 is: 194,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,313.41 : 352,326.15 = 140,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,313.41/352,326.15 = 140,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,313.41x = 352,326.15 × 140,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,313.41x = 49,533,942,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533,942,126.83/255,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,012.30

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