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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,482.28, 352,574.36 and 148,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,482.28, 352,574.36 and 148,052.52 is: 204,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,482.28 : 352,574.36 = 148,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,482.28/352,574.36 = 148,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,482.28x = 352,574.36 × 148,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,482.28x = 52,199,522,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199,522,485.39/255,482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,317.59

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