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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,435.93, 352,501.67 and 148,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,435.93, 352,501.67 and 148,068.30 is: 204,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,435.93 : 352,501.67 = 148,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,435.93/352,501.67 = 148,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,435.93x = 352,501.67 × 148,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,435.93x = 52,194,324,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194,324,716.11/255,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,334.31

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