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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,526.77, 350,072.92 and 245,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,526.77, 350,072.92 and 245,949.68 is: 336,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,526.77 : 350,072.92 = 245,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,526.77/350,072.92 = 245,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,526.77x = 350,072.92 × 245,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,526.77x = 86,100,323,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,100,323,833.29/255,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,952.27

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