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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,374.48, 352,413.45 and 140,650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,374.48, 352,413.45 and 140,650.94 is: 194,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,374.48 : 352,413.45 = 140,650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,374.48/352,413.45 = 140,650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,374.48x = 352,413.45 × 140,650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,374.48x = 49,567,283,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567,283,011.14/255,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,096.46

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