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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,452.20, 352,523.80 and 148,084.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,452.20, 352,523.80 and 148,084.47 is: 204,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,452.20 : 352,523.80 = 148,084.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,452.20/352,523.80 = 148,084.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,452.20x = 352,523.80 × 148,084.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,452.20x = 52,203,299,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,299,344.96/255,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,356.43

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