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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,583.19, 352,690.41 and 140,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,583.19, 352,690.41 and 140,861.48 is: 194,380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,583.19 : 352,690.41 = 140,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,583.19/352,690.41 = 140,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,583.19x = 352,690.41 × 140,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,583.19x = 49,680,493,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680,493,486.90/255,583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,380.91

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