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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,684.92, 352,766.99 and 148,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,684.92, 352,766.99 and 148,233.51 is: 204,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,684.92 : 352,766.99 = 148,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,684.92/352,766.99 = 148,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,684.92x = 352,766.99 × 148,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,684.92x = 52,291,888,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291,888,813.79/255,684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,516.91

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