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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,474.53, 352,537.92 and 153,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,474.53, 352,537.92 and 153,504.28 is: 211,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,474.53 : 352,537.92 = 153,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,474.53/352,537.92 = 153,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,474.53x = 352,537.92 × 153,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,474.53x = 54,116,080,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116,080,022.97/255,474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,825.74

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