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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,453.93, 352,526.49 and 148,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,453.93, 352,526.49 and 148,086.45 is: 204,359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,453.93 : 352,526.49 = 148,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,453.93/352,526.49 = 148,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,453.93x = 352,526.49 × 148,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,453.93x = 52,204,396,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204,396,435.06/255,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,359.34

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