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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,607.66, 352,733.84 and 139,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,607.66, 352,733.84 and 139,322.12 is: 192,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,607.66 : 352,733.84 = 139,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,607.66/352,733.84 = 139,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,607.66x = 352,733.84 × 139,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,607.66x = 49,143,626,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,626,384.54/255,607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,261.95

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