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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,618.48, 352,712.01 and 148,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,618.48, 352,712.01 and 148,167.52 is: 204,447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,618.48 : 352,712.01 = 148,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,618.48/352,712.01 = 148,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,618.48x = 352,712.01 × 148,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,618.48x = 52,260,463,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,463,795.92/255,618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,447.13

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