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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,473.69, 352,553.78 and 148,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,473.69, 352,553.78 and 148,105.96 is: 204,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,473.69 : 352,553.78 = 148,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,473.69/352,553.78 = 148,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,473.69x = 352,553.78 × 148,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,473.69x = 52,215,315,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,315,527.41/255,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,386.28

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