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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,378.46, 352,418.96 and 140,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,378.46, 352,418.96 and 140,654.92 is: 194,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,378.46 : 352,418.96 = 140,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,378.46/352,418.96 = 140,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,378.46x = 352,418.96 × 140,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,378.46x = 49,569,460,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569,460,625.28/255,378.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,101.96

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