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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,481.80, 352,297.65 and 190,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,481.80, 352,297.65 and 190,849.74 is: 263,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,481.80 : 352,297.65 = 190,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,481.80/352,297.65 = 190,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,481.80x = 352,297.65 × 190,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,481.80x = 67,235,914,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235,914,905.11/255,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,173.01

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