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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,314.17, 352,330.58 and 140,590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,314.17, 352,330.58 and 140,590.43 is: 194,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,314.17 : 352,330.58 = 140,590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,314.17/352,330.58 = 140,590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,314.17x = 352,330.58 × 140,590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,314.17x = 49,534,306,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,306,334.17/255,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,013.15

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