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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,629.03, 352,770.54 and 140,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,629.03, 352,770.54 and 140,912.14 is: 194,460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,629.03 : 352,770.54 = 140,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,629.03/352,770.54 = 140,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,629.03x = 352,770.54 × 140,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,629.03x = 49,709,651,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,709,651,720.36/255,629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,460.12

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