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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,359.36, 352,342.29 and 147,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,359.36, 352,342.29 and 147,922.94 is: 204,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,359.36 : 352,342.29 = 147,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,359.36/352,342.29 = 147,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,359.36x = 352,342.29 × 147,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,359.36x = 52,119,507,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,507,423.13/255,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,102.59

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