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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,669.25, 352,826.29 and 140,952.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,669.25, 352,826.29 and 140,952.00 is: 194,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,669.25 : 352,826.29 = 140,952.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,669.25/352,826.29 = 140,952.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,669.25x = 352,826.29 × 140,952.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,669.25x = 49,731,570,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731,570,830.50/255,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,515.26

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