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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,476.22, 352,552.68 and 140,765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,476.22, 352,552.68 and 140,765.64 is: 194,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,476.22 : 352,552.68 = 140,765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,476.22/352,552.68 = 140,765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,476.22x = 352,552.68 × 140,765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,476.22x = 49,627,303,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,303,633.92/255,476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,254.10

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