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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,507.16, 352,521.84 and 148,056.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,507.16, 352,521.84 and 148,056.46 is: 204,272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,507.16 : 352,521.84 = 148,056.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,507.16/352,521.84 = 148,056.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,507.16x = 352,521.84 × 148,056.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,507.16x = 52,193,135,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193,135,703.09/255,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,272.69

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