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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,622.80, 352,629.83 and 195,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,622.80, 352,629.83 and 195,088.35 is: 269,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,622.80 : 352,629.83 = 195,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,622.80/352,629.83 = 195,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,622.80x = 352,629.83 × 195,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,622.80x = 68,793,970,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,793,970,720.04/255,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,122.98

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