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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,754.04, 352,959.83 and 148,323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,754.04, 352,959.83 and 148,323.11 is: 204,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,754.04 : 352,959.83 = 148,323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,754.04/352,959.83 = 148,323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,754.04x = 352,959.83 × 148,323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,754.04x = 52,352,097,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,097,184.26/255,754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,697.05

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