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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,554.05, 352,656.32 and 146,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,554.05, 352,656.32 and 146,676.31 is: 202,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,554.05 : 352,656.32 = 146,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,554.05/352,656.32 = 146,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,554.05x = 352,656.32 × 146,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,554.05x = 51,726,328,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726,328,082.47/255,554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,408.56

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