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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,613.73, 352,705.46 and 148,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,613.73, 352,705.46 and 148,162.77 is: 204,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,613.73 : 352,705.46 = 148,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,613.73/352,705.46 = 148,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,613.73x = 352,705.46 × 148,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,613.73x = 52,257,817,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,817,206.91/255,613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,440.58

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