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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,479.58, 352,534.86 and 148,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,479.58, 352,534.86 and 148,083.30 is: 204,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,479.58 : 352,534.86 = 148,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,479.58/352,534.86 = 148,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,479.58x = 352,534.86 × 148,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,479.58x = 52,204,525,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204,525,433.84/255,479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,339.33

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