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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,619.48, 352,713.39 and 148,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,619.48, 352,713.39 and 148,168.52 is: 204,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,619.48 : 352,713.39 = 148,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,619.48/352,713.39 = 148,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,619.48x = 352,713.39 × 148,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,619.48x = 52,261,020,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261,020,980.48/255,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,448.51

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