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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,577.56, 352,698.44 and 148,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,577.56, 352,698.44 and 148,211.30 is: 204,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,577.56 : 352,698.44 = 148,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,577.56/352,698.44 = 148,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,577.56x = 352,698.44 × 148,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,577.56x = 52,273,894,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,273,894,300.37/255,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,532.41

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