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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,479.83, 352,545.30 and 153,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,479.83, 352,545.30 and 153,444.67 is: 211,743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,479.83 : 352,545.30 = 153,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,479.83/352,545.30 = 153,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,479.83x = 352,545.30 × 153,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,479.83x = 54,096,197,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,096,197,218.55/255,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,743.52

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