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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,467.81, 352,545.68 and 148,100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,467.81, 352,545.68 and 148,100.09 is: 204,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,467.81 : 352,545.68 = 148,100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,467.81/352,545.68 = 148,100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,467.81x = 352,545.68 × 148,100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,467.81x = 52,212,044,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212,044,433.88/255,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,378.17

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