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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,604.54, 352,754.52 and 140,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,604.54, 352,754.52 and 140,903.56 is: 194,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,604.54 : 352,754.52 = 140,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,604.54/352,754.52 = 140,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,604.54x = 352,754.52 × 140,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,604.54x = 49,704,367,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704,367,674.09/255,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,458.08

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