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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,544.58, 352,652.00 and 153,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,544.58, 352,652.00 and 153,571.59 is: 211,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,544.58 : 352,652.00 = 153,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,544.58/352,652.00 = 153,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,544.58x = 352,652.00 × 153,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,544.58x = 54,157,327,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,327,588.82/255,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,929.08

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