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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,477.63, 352,559.24 and 148,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,477.63, 352,559.24 and 148,109.90 is: 204,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,477.63 : 352,559.24 = 148,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,477.63/352,559.24 = 148,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,477.63x = 352,559.24 × 148,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,477.63x = 52,217,511,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217,511,277.13/255,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,391.72

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