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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,468.62, 352,546.81 and 148,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,468.62, 352,546.81 and 148,100.90 is: 204,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,468.62 : 352,546.81 = 148,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,468.62/352,546.81 = 148,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,468.62x = 352,546.81 × 148,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,468.62x = 52,212,497,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212,497,720.14/255,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,379.30

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