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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,604.76, 352,760.82 and 153,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,604.76, 352,760.82 and 153,663.23 is: 212,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,604.76 : 352,760.82 = 153,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,604.76/352,760.82 = 153,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,604.76x = 352,760.82 × 153,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,604.76x = 54,206,365,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206,365,254.84/255,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,071.03

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