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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,410.12, 352,466.44 and 148,000.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,410.12, 352,466.44 and 148,000.88 is: 204,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,410.12 : 352,466.44 = 148,000.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,410.12/352,466.44 = 148,000.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,410.12x = 352,466.44 × 148,000.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,410.12x = 52,165,343,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,343,290.47/255,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,241.49

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