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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,505.67, 352,519.77 and 148,054.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,505.67, 352,519.77 and 148,054.94 is: 204,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,505.67 : 352,519.77 = 148,054.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,505.67/352,519.77 = 148,054.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,505.67x = 352,519.77 × 148,054.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,505.67x = 52,192,293,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,293,396.16/255,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,270.59

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