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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,414.02, 352,471.23 and 148,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,414.02, 352,471.23 and 148,046.27 is: 204,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,414.02 : 352,471.23 = 148,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,414.02/352,471.23 = 148,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,414.02x = 352,471.23 × 148,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,414.02x = 52,182,049,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,049,121.46/255,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,303.78

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