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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,526.58, 350,072.66 and 245,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,526.58, 350,072.66 and 245,949.48 is: 336,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,526.58 : 350,072.66 = 245,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,526.58/350,072.66 = 245,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,526.58x = 350,072.66 × 245,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,526.58x = 86,100,187,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,100,187,459.47/255,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,951.99

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