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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,474.63, 352,555.10 and 148,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,474.63, 352,555.10 and 148,106.90 is: 204,387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,474.63 : 352,555.10 = 148,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,474.63/352,555.10 = 148,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,474.63x = 352,555.10 × 148,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,474.63x = 52,215,840,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,840,436.88/255,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,387.58

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