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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,650.58, 352,799.55 and 142,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,650.58, 352,799.55 and 142,480.62 is: 196,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,650.58 : 352,799.55 = 142,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,650.58/352,799.55 = 142,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,650.58x = 352,799.55 × 142,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,650.58x = 50,267,098,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267,098,619.72/255,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,624.23

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