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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,466.69, 352,544.12 and 148,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,466.69, 352,544.12 and 148,098.96 is: 204,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,466.69 : 352,544.12 = 148,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,466.69/352,544.12 = 148,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,466.69x = 352,544.12 × 148,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,466.69x = 52,211,417,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211,417,526.12/255,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,376.62

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