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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,327.31, 352,329.91 and 142,160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,327.31, 352,329.91 and 142,160.59 is: 196,169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,327.31 : 352,329.91 = 142,160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,327.31/352,329.91 = 142,160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,327.31x = 352,329.91 × 142,160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,327.31x = 50,087,427,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,087,427,880.25/255,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,169.49

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