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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,476.28, 352,566.06 and 148,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,476.28, 352,566.06 and 148,046.52 is: 204,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,476.28 : 352,566.06 = 148,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,476.28/352,566.06 = 148,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,476.28x = 352,566.06 × 148,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,476.28x = 52,196,178,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,178,253.11/255,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,309.29

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